Fabrics; knitted or crocheted
HS v2022 Code: 60
About fabrics; knitted or crocheted
HS code 60 covers a wide range of knitted or crocheted fabrics, which are an essential component of the textile and apparel industries. These fabrics are known for their versatility, comfort, and ability to retain shape and structure. They are used in the production of a variety of garments, accessories, and home furnishings, making them a crucial part of the global trade and commerce landscape.
Production process
Knitted and crocheted fabrics are produced using specialized machinery and techniques. The primary methods involve the interlocking of yarn loops to create a continuous, flexible, and stretchable fabric. This can be done through the use of knitting machines, which create a series of interconnected loops, or through the manual process of crocheting, where a hook is used to create a similar looped structure.
Production inputs
The production of knitted and crocheted fabrics requires a range of inputs, including natural and synthetic yarns, such as 50 Silk, 51 Wool, 54 Man-made filaments, and 55 Man-made staple fibers. Additionally, specialized machinery, such as knitting machines and crocheting tools, are essential for the manufacturing process. Other inputs may include dyes, finishing agents, and various accessories used in the final product assembly.
Production outputs
The fabrics produced under HS code 60 are used in the manufacture of a wide range of products, including clothing, accessories, and home textiles. These fabrics may be further processed or combined with other materials to create finished goods, such as 61 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted and 63 Other made-up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags. The versatility of knitted and crocheted fabrics makes them a valuable input for numerous industries within the broader textile and apparel sector.
Family tree for fabrics; knitted or crocheted
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/60'>60: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6001'>6001: Fabrics; pile fabrics, including long pile fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6002'>6002: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 60.01, of a width not exceeding 30cm, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6003'>6003: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of heading 60.01 and 60.02, of a width not exceeding 30 cm,</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6004'>6004: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6005'>6005: Fabrics; warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6006'>6006: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04</a>"]
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