HS Code for Wool pile fabric

Woven pile fabrics of wool or fine animal hair are classified under HS code 5801.10. This heading includes fabrics where the pile (the raised surface) is formed by additional warp or weft threads during the weaving process. This category includes luxury textiles such as wool velvet, plush, and moquette. It is critical to distinguish these woven pile fabrics from knitted pile fabrics, which are classified under heading 60.01. The weaving process for 5801.10 typically involves three sets of yarns: the ground warp, the ground weft, and the pile yarn. This code excludes specialized fabrics like woven terry toweling (58.02) and narrow woven fabrics (58.06). The classification is determined by the presence of the pile and the woven nature of the base fabric. For customs purposes, the weight of the wool or fine animal hair must be the highest among all textile components to remain in this category.

Products Included

• Wool velvet fabric
• Wool plush fabrics
• Moquette wool fabric
• Epinglé wool fabric
• Woven chenille fabrics of wool

Common Misclassification

Wool pile fabric is frequently misclassified under 6001.10, which is for knitted pile fabrics (often called faux fur). It may also be confused with 5802.11 if it is a terry-style fabric, or 5111.11 if the fabric is a heavy woven wool that does not technically meet the definition of a pile fabric.

FAQ

What is the HS code for wool pile fabric?

The HS code for woven pile fabrics made of wool or fine animal hair is 5801.10.

How is this different from faux fur made of wool?

Faux fur is typically a knitted pile fabric classified under 6001.10, whereas 5801.10 is strictly for fabrics created on a loom through weaving.