Subheading · Chapter 60 · Heading 6003
6003.20: Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width not exceeding 30: of cotton
Official description Of cotton
6003.20 is a six-digit subheading of heading 6003, knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm, chapter 60.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 6003 20 00 00 Of cotton Free+1
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 1
- Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- 2020 No. 1431
- Documents
- C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
Import requirements 2
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Ukraine
- Legal act
- S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Documents
- Y084 Derogation from import prohibition by virtue of Article 16i (1) of Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code "EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–XC agreement | XC | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–XL agreement | XL | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 Türkiye | £118k | 34.2% | -56.4% |
 Pakistan | £97k | 28.1% | +75.7% |
 Portugal | £49k | 14.2% | -44.7% |
 China | £32k | 9.3% | -41% |
 Italy | £32k | 9.3% | +116.2% |
 France | £16k | 4.5% | +21.6% |
 United Arab Emirates | £1k | 0.3% | -77.8% |
 India | £0 | 0% | -100% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU 8% Third-country duty 1 tariff line Türkiye 100% Statutory rate (Law 474) 2 tariff lines 
USA 8% – 14.1% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 11.1% The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$30.9kUS$30.9k+US$261.5k+US$1.1m+> US$2m
Exports: 86
- China: US$9.7m
- India: US$2m
- Germany: US$2m
- Portugal: US$1.9m
- Türkiye: US$1.8m
- Italy: US$1.8m
- Peru: US$1.5m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$1.1m
- South Africa: US$1.1m
- Thailand: US$978.4k
- Japan: US$784.5k
- United States: US$764k
- Pakistan: US$744.2k
- South Korea: US$739.1k
- Vietnam: US$660.7k
- France: US$652.6k
- Spain: US$415.5k
- Bangladesh: US$395.2k
- Sweden: US$261.5k
- Czechia: US$260.9k
- El Salvador: US$248.7k
- United Kingdom: US$226.5k
- Denmark: US$204.4k
- Taiwan: US$176k
- Lesotho: US$161k
- Honduras: US$130.3k
- Austria: US$112.6k
- Netherlands: US$105.6k
- Greece: US$78.2k
- Guatemala: US$71.3k
- Mauritius: US$71.1k
- Mexico: US$49.3k
- Belgium: US$46.4k
- Slovenia: US$45.8k
- Switzerland: US$40.4k
- Israel: US$33.8k
- Poland: US$33.4k
- Sri Lanka: US$30.9k
- Brazil: US$29.5k
- Bulgaria: US$24.1k
- Slovakia: US$23.4k
- Malaysia: US$22.3k
- Eswatini: US$22.3k
- Indonesia: US$19.5k
- Morocco: US$17.9k
- Uruguay: US$14.9k
- Egypt: US$14.3k
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$12.4k
- Canada: US$4.2k
- Russia: US$3.8k
- Romania: US$3.1k
- Croatia: US$2.6k
- Serbia: US$2.3k
- Singapore: US$2.1k
- Lithuania: US$1.9k
- Colombia: US$1.8k
- United Arab Emirates: US$1.7k
- New Zealand: US$1.6k
- Myanmar (Burma): US$1k
- Hungary: US$900
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$45.2kUS$45.2k+US$318.6k+US$818.6k+> US$1.5m
Imports: 129
- Lesotho: US$2.7m
- Indonesia: US$2.5m
- Vietnam: US$1.8m
- Germany: US$1.5m
- Italy: US$1.4m
- Cambodia: US$1.3m
- United States: US$1.1m
- Tunisia: US$1m
- Morocco: US$989.9k
- Philippines: US$891.1k
- Dominican Republic: US$857.8k
- Bangladesh: US$844.8k
- South Africa: US$818.6k
- France: US$699.4k
- Colombia: US$621.8k
- United Kingdom: US$563.9k
- Australia: US$548k
- Lebanon: US$505.5k
- Sri Lanka: US$498.1k
- Russia: US$467.2k
- Myanmar (Burma): US$458.2k
- Honduras: US$446.3k
- Tanzania: US$420.3k
- Poland: US$411.4k
- Eswatini: US$406.1k
- Nicaragua: US$392.1k
- Portugal: US$361.3k
- Netherlands: US$332k
- Spain: US$322.3k
- Norway: US$321.1k
- India: US$318.8k
- Japan: US$318.6k
- Kenya: US$307.7k
- Hungary: US$290.8k
- Egypt: US$288.2k
- Mexico: US$276.7k
- Sweden: US$268.7k
- Bulgaria: US$245.5k
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$207.2k
- Serbia: US$199.3k
- China: US$194.5k
- Switzerland: US$181.7k
- Austria: US$175k
- Malaysia: US$160k
- Israel: US$153.2k
- Canada: US$150.3k
- Guatemala: US$133.3k
- Brazil: US$129.5k
- South Korea: US$122.6k
- Romania: US$121.1k
- Denmark: US$117.2k
- Ukraine: US$107.3k
- United Arab Emirates: US$101.1k
- Belgium: US$99.3k
- Madagascar: US$72.9k
- Zimbabwe: US$70.2k
- Mauritius: US$68.2k
- Thailand: US$66.8k
- Saudi Arabia: US$65.8k
- Kyrgyzstan: US$61.9k
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$9.7m | 30.6% |
| 2 | India | US$2m | 6.3% |
| 3 |  Germany | US$2m | 6.2% |
| 4 | Portugal | US$1.9m | 6.1% |
| 5 | Türkiye | US$1.8m | 5.7% |
| 6 | Italy | US$1.8m | 5.6% |
| 7 |  Peru | US$1.5m | 4.8% |
| 8 |  Hong Kong SAR China | US$1.1m | 3.5% |
| 9 |  South Africa | US$1.1m | 3.4% |
| 10 |  Thailand | US$978.4k | 3.1% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lesotho | US$2.7m | 8.6% |
| 2 |  Indonesia | US$2.5m | 8% |
| 3 |  Vietnam | US$1.8m | 5.7% |
| 4 | Germany | US$1.5m | 4.8% |
| 5 | Italy | US$1.4m | 4.4% |
| 6 |  Cambodia | US$1.3m | 4.2% |
| 7 | United States | US$1.1m | 3.6% |
| 8 |  Tunisia | US$1m | 3.2% |
| 9 |  Morocco | US$989.9k | 3.1% |
| 10 |  Philippines | US$891.1k | 2.8% |
Subheading 6003.20 is a single line in the UK Global Tariff, where the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for subheading 6003.20; the duty is 8%.
Goods from 175 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard Free; 175 of them pay no duty at all, for example under DCTS Comprehensive or European Union.
In the 12 months to August 2026, the UK imported these goods worth £344k (down 32% on the year before), at an average of £3.35 per kg; Türkiye supplied 34%, followed by Pakistan.
World trade in these goods reached US$31.7m in 2024, up 0% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 30.6% of the total, ahead of India.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width not exceeding 30: of cotton?
Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width not exceeding 30: of cotton fall under HS subheading 6003.20, part of heading 6003, in section XI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width not… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 6003.20 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width not… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 6003.20 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 8%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width not…?
China, with US$9.7m in 2024 (30.6% of world exports).
Which countries can export these goods to the UK duty-free?
175 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Where does the UK import these goods from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were Türkiye (34%), Pakistan (28%) and Portugal (14%), out of total imports of £344k.