Heading 6001

Pile fabrics, including "long pile" fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted

13 declarable lines

Heading 6001 covers knitted or crocheted pile fabrics, including long pile fabrics, looped pile fabrics and terry fabrics. The heading is split first by pile construction, long pile, looped pile, or other pile, then by fiber content, with the cotton and man-made fiber lines further split by weight and by whether the fabric is velour.

Products in this heading

Knitted long pile faux fur fabric of polyester for plush toys and blankets
Knitted terry cloth fabric of cotton for towels and bathrobes
Looped pile knit fabric of cotton for sweatshirts and loungewear
Velour knit fabric of man-made fibers for apparel and upholstery
Knitted long pile fabric of acrylic for coat linings and costume trim
Looped pile knit fabric of wool or other textile materials for outerwear
Pile knit fabric containing 85% or more silk by weight for garment use

How to choose the right subheading

Pile construction: long pile, looped pile (including terry), or other pile
Fiber content: cotton, man-made fibers, silk, or other textile materials
For cotton pile fabric, whether it weighs over 271 grams per square meter
For man-made fiber pile fabric, the weight threshold of 271 grams per square meter and whether it is velour
Whether the pile is knitted into the fabric rather than woven, which keeps it in heading 6001

Often confused with

Woven terry toweling fabric
Terry in the piece that is woven, not knitted, belongs to the woven terry heading.
Heading 5802
Woven pile fabrics such as velvet and plush
Pile fabrics produced by weaving are classified outside chapter 60.
Heading 5801
Narrow knitted pile fabric not over 30 cm wide
Knitted fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm are excluded from heading 6001.
Heading 6003
Narrow knitted fabric with elastomeric yarn or rubber thread
Width not exceeding 30 cm with 5% or more elastomeric yarn or rubber thread goes to heading 6002.
Heading 6002
Flat knit fabric with no pile
Knitted fabric without pile construction falls in the residual knitted fabric heading.
Heading 6006

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for long pile knit fabric of man-made fibers?

It is classified under 6001.10.20.00, which carries a general (MFN) rate of 17.2%.

What is the duty on cotton looped pile knit fabric?

Cotton looped pile fabric falls under 6001.21.00.00 and pays a general (MFN) rate of 9.8%.

How do I classify other knitted pile fabric of man-made fibers?

First check weight and surface: velour over 271 grams per square meter goes to 6001.92.00.10 at a general (MFN) rate of 17.2%, while other pile fabric of man-made fibers goes to 6001.92.00.40, also at 17.2%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.