Pile fabrics — HTS 6001
Pile fabrics, including "long pile" fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted
Chapter 60 › Heading 6001
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 6001 is a broad product category for pile fabrics made by knitting or crocheting. “Pile” means the fabric has a raised surface, such as loops or upright fibers. The heading includes long-pile fabrics and terry fabrics, which are commonly used for items such as plush textiles, towels, robes, and apparel fabric. It covers fabric as classified in the tariff, not automatically every finished product made from that fabric.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that the imported item is knitted or crocheted pile fabric and then identify the tariff’s more specific breakouts. These commonly distinguish the fiber or material—such as man-made fibers, cotton, or other textile fibers—and may also depend on the fabric’s construction or type. Use the complete product description, composition by weight, and applicable tariff notes; when the facts are uncertain, a customs broker or binding ruling may be appropriate.
What to check
- Confirm that the merchandise is fabric, rather than a finished article, and that it is knitted or crocheted.
- Identify the pile construction: terry loops, long pile, or another raised-surface structure.
- Verify the fiber content by weight, including whether the fabric contains blends and which fiber predominates under the tariff rules.
- Compare the product’s technical details—such as backing, coatings, width, and construction—with the relevant 8-digit HTSUS descriptions and notes.
- Keep supplier specifications, laboratory composition results, product photos, and construction information to support the classification; seek broker advice if competing provisions appear possible.
HTS heading 6001 summary
Pile fabrics is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 6001.10 | "Long pile" fabrics |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 6001?
Pile fabrics, including "long pile" fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.