Heading 6003

Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 6001 or 6002

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Heading 6003 covers knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm, other than pile or terry fabrics of heading 6001 and narrow fabrics containing 5% or more elastomeric yarn or rubber thread of heading 6002. It is split first by fiber or material group: wool or fine animal hair, cotton, synthetic fibers, artificial fibers, and other. Within each group, open-work warp knit fabrics and other fabrics have separate lines.

Products in this heading

Cotton ribbed knit cuffing sold by the roll, under 30 cm wide
Polyester knit binding tape without elastomeric yarn, under 30 cm wide
Nylon open-work warp knit trim on a roll
Wool knit narrow fabric for garment edging
Rayon knit narrow fabric strips for craft use
Cotton open-work warp knit lace band under 30 cm wide
Artificial fiber knit narrow fabric for trim

How to choose the right subheading

Measure the fabric width: heading 6003 applies only to widths not exceeding 30 cm.
Identify the fiber or material group: wool or fine animal hair, cotton, synthetic fibers, artificial fibers, or other.
Check whether the fabric contains 5% or more elastomeric yarn or rubber thread; if so, heading 6002 applies instead.
Check whether the fabric is pile or terry; if so, heading 6001 applies instead.
Decide whether the fabric is open-work warp knit or another knit construction, because each material group has separate lines.

Often confused with

Narrow knitted fabric containing 5% or more elastomeric yarn or rubber thread
Heading 6002 covers narrow knit fabric with those materials, and heading 6003 excludes it.
Heading 6002
Narrow pile or terry knitted fabric
Pile and terry knit fabrics are classified in heading 6001.
Heading 6001
Open-work warp knit fabric over 30 cm wide without elastomeric yarn
Width over 30 cm moves it out of heading 6003, and warp knit fabrics are in heading 6005.
Heading 6005
Cotton knit fabric over 30 cm wide without elastomeric yarn
Other knitted fabrics over 30 cm wide fall in heading 6006.
Heading 6006

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for cotton open-work warp knit narrow fabric?

Cotton open-work warp knit fabric of a width not exceeding 30 cm is 6003.20.10.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 14.1%.

What is the duty on synthetic fiber narrow knit fabric?

For synthetic fiber narrow knit fabric other than open-work warp knit, use 6003.30.60.00 at 7.6% general (MFN). For synthetic fiber open-work warp knit narrow fabric, use 6003.30.10.00 at 14.1% general (MFN).

How do I classify narrow knitted fabric in heading 6003?

Start with fiber content: cotton other than open-work warp knit is 6003.20.30.00 at 8% general (MFN), and wool or fine animal hair other than open-work warp knit is 6003.10.90.00 at 6.6% general (MFN). Then check whether the fabric is open-work warp knit, which uses a different line within the same fiber group.

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.