Heading · Section XI

6004: Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5 % or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, other than those of heading 6001

6004
  • 6%–8%UK
  • 6.5%–8%EU
  • 100%Türkiye
  • 7%–12.3%USA
  • US$9bnWorld trade in 2024

Heading 6004 is divided into 2 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 60, knitted or crocheted fabrics.

The UK Global Tariff divides heading 6004 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 6% and 8% (average 7.5%).

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 6004 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is between 6.5% and 8%.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 6004 into 8 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 100%.

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 6004 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 7% and 12.3%.

In 2024, countries exported heading 6004 goods worth US$9bn (+20.8% year on year).

The largest exporter was China (US$5.1bn), followed by Taiwan.

The biggest buyer was Vietnam, with imports of US$2.3bn.

The United Kingdom ranked 26th among 130 exporters with US$15.8m.

The United Kingdom imported US$29.4m.

Duty rates compared

UK 6% – 8% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 7.5% EU 6.5% – 8% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 7.3% Türkiye 100% Statutory rate (Law 474) 8 tariff lines USA 7% – 12.3% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 10.5%

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.

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World trade in 2024

6004 · US$9bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$382kUS$382k+US$11.7m+US$69.3m+> US$436.9m

Exports: 130
  1. China: US$5.1bn
  2. Taiwan: US$753.6m
  3. South Korea: US$588m
  4. Vietnam: US$436.9m
  5. Türkiye: US$426.8m
  6. Italy: US$413.2m
  7. Hong Kong SAR China: US$197.3m
  8. India: US$128m
  9. United States: US$102.3m
  10. Germany: US$81m
  11. Uzbekistan: US$79.3m
  12. Japan: US$74.9m
  13. Spain: US$69.3m
  14. Thailand: US$55.9m
  15. France: US$47m
  16. Austria: US$41.1m
  17. Colombia: US$40m
  18. Sri Lanka: US$30.5m
  19. Indonesia: US$28m
  20. Brazil: US$25.6m
  21. Serbia: US$24.9m
  22. Egypt: US$19.3m
  23. Poland: US$19.2m
  24. Switzerland: US$18m
  25. Israel: US$16.4m
  26. United Kingdom: US$15.8m
  27. Greece: US$14.1m
  28. Portugal: US$14m
  29. Paraguay: US$14m
  30. Latvia: US$13.8m
  31. El Salvador: US$13.6m
  32. Ethiopia: US$11.7m
  33. Hungary: US$11.6m
  34. Netherlands: US$10.1m
  35. Slovenia: US$8.9m
  36. Malaysia: US$8.5m
  37. United Arab Emirates: US$8.4m
  38. Bulgaria: US$8.4m
  39. Belgium: US$8.3m
  40. Canada: US$7.1m
  41. Singapore: US$5.5m
  42. Czechia: US$5.5m
  43. Australia: US$5.3m
  44. Denmark: US$5m
  45. Peru: US$4.6m
  46. Cambodia: US$4m
  47. Mexico: US$3.8m
  48. Guatemala: US$3.7m
  49. Lithuania: US$3.1m
  50. South Africa: US$2.8m
  51. Morocco: US$2.5m
  52. Pakistan: US$2.5m
  53. Tanzania: US$2.4m
  54. Romania: US$2m
  55. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$1.7m
  56. Estonia: US$1.4m
  57. Tunisia: US$1.2m
  58. Slovakia: US$956.3k
  59. Dominican Republic: US$947.7k
  60. Mauritius: US$835.9k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$5.1bn 56.1%
2 Taiwan US$753.6m 8.4%
3 South Korea US$588m 6.5%
4 Vietnam US$436.9m 4.8%
5 Türkiye US$426.8m 4.7%
6 Italy US$413.2m 4.6%
7 Hong Kong SAR China US$197.3m 2.2%
8 India US$128m 1.4%
9 United States US$102.3m 1.1%
10 Germany US$81m 0.9%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 Vietnam US$2.3bn 25.5%
2 Cambodia US$828.7m 9.2%
3 Bangladesh US$649.2m 7.2%
4 Indonesia US$564m 6.3%
5 Sri Lanka US$320.3m 3.6%
6 India US$312.8m 3.5%
7 Morocco US$296.5m 3.3%
8 Hong Kong SAR China US$288.5m 3.2%
9 Italy US$210.7m 2.3%
10 China US$185.5m 2.1%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5 % or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, other than those of heading 6001?

Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5 % or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, other than those of heading 6001 fall under HS heading 6004, part of chapter 60, in section XI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 6004 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6% to 8%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 6004 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6.5% to 8%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding…?

China, with US$5.1bn in 2024 (56.1% of world exports).