Product classification
HS code for Woven pile fabric: 5801.90
Fabrics, woven pile and chenille, of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5801, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Classification of woven pile fabric under HS 5801.90
Woven pile fabrics are classified under HS code 5801.90 based on their unique construction method where additional yarns are woven into the base fabric to create a raised surface or "pile." This specific subheading, 5801.90, is reserved for fabrics made from textile materials not elsewhere specified, such as linen, hemp, or other specialty fibers, distinguishing them from cotton (5801.2x) or man-made fibers (5801.3x). The classification follows General Interpretative Rule (GIR) 1 and 6, focusing on the structural characteristics of the weave. Unlike standard flat-woven textiles, pile fabrics require a secondary warp or weft system to form the loops or cut tufts. This code is essential for customs authorities to differentiate between decorative upholstery fabrics and standard apparel textiles. The determination of the material composition is critical; if the fabric is predominantly cotton, it must be moved to the 5801.20 series. However, for blends where no single fiber dominates or for less common natural fibers, 5801.90 serves as the primary classification point. The technical distinction between "cut" and "uncut" pile is also relevant here, though both are captured under this heading.
- Covers
- Velvet fabrics made of silk or linen
- Plush fabrics used in upholstery
- Chenille fabrics not made of cotton or man-made fibers
- Moquette fabrics for furniture
- Epinglé (uncut pile) fabrics
- Warp pile fabrics with specialty natural fibers
- Also under 5801.90
- Sunbrella upholstery fabrics
- Maharam textiles
- KnollTextiles
- Robert Allen fabrics
Codes often confused with 5801.90
Common mistake. Woven pile fabrics are frequently confused with knitted pile fabrics, which fall under HS code 6001. The distinction lies in the base construction: 5801 is woven on a loom, while 6001 is produced on a knitting machine. Additionally, narrow woven fabrics (less than 30 cm wide) with pile surfaces are classified under 5806.39 rather than 5801.90. Importers also often mistake tufted textile fabrics (5802) for woven pile; tufting involves inserting yarns into a pre-existing base, whereas woven pile is created simultaneously with the base.
Top exporters and importers of HS 580190 (the code used for woven pile fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 580190 (the code used for woven pile fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Nigeria, with 19% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 580190, not only woven pile fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $5.0M 17% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $4.9M 17% of world exports
- 3 Italy $4.8M 16% of world exports
World total: $29M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Nigeria $12M 19% of world imports
- 2 Pakistan $8.1M 13% of world imports
- 3 Romania $4.3M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $61M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for woven pile fabric
Brazil classifies woven pile fabric under NCM 5801.90.00: HS 5801.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about woven pile fabric
What is the HS code for Woven pile fabric?
The HS code for Woven pile fabric is 580190 (Fabrics; woven pile and chenille, of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5801, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806). The HS code for woven pile fabrics made of textile materials not elsewhere specified (like silk, linen, or hemp) is 5801.90.
How do I classify Woven pile fabric for customs?
Woven pile fabric is classified under HS code 580190 — Fabrics; woven pile and chenille, of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5801, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between 5801 and 6001?
Check the edges and the base of the fabric. If the fabric is constructed by interlacing warp and weft threads at right angles, it is woven (5801). If it consists of interlocking loops, it is knitted (6001).
Which countries are the top exporters of woven pile fabric (HS 580190)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 580190 (the code used for woven pile fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($5.0M, 17% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($4.9M) and Italy ($4.8M). World exports came to about $29M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of woven pile fabric (HS 580190)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 580190 (the code used for woven pile fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Nigeria ($12M, 19% of world imports), Pakistan ($8.1M) and Romania ($4.3M). World imports came to about $61M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Woven pile fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 580190 for Woven pile fabric is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for woven pile fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, woven pile fabric (HS 580190) is classified under NCM 5801.90.00.