HS Code 600538
6-digit classification for Multi-color Synthetic Warp Knit, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: Warp knit fabrics (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 6001 to 6004 : Of synthetic fibres : Other, of yarns of different colours
Also searched as: multi-color synthetic warp knit, striped polyester tricot, yarn-dyed synthetic warp knit
Classification
How 600538 breaks down
Knitted or crocheted fabrics
Warp knit fabrics (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 6001 to 6004
Other, of yarns of different colours
Short answer
What HS code 600538 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 600538 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for multi-color synthetic warp knit; often searched as multi-color synthetic warp knit, striped polyester tricot, yarn-dyed synthetic warp knit. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.
Use
Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
Verify
Check the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.
Decide
If classification, documents, or restricted-product risk is unclear, submit the product for a written check.
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 600538?
Buyers sourcing other, of yarns of different colours from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 600538 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 600538
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 600538 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 6005
Other HS codes under 6005
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Warp knit fabrics (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 6001 to 6004". If 600538 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 600538: common questions
What is HS code 600538?
HS code 600538 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Warp knit fabrics (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 6001 to 6004 : Of synthetic fibres : Other, of yarns of different colours". The first two digits (60) are the chapter — Knitted or crocheted fabrics — and digits 3-4 (6005) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 600538?
Common products classified under 600538 include multi-color synthetic warp knit, striped polyester tricot, yarn-dyed synthetic warp knit and similar items matching other, of yarns of different colours. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 600538?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 600538 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (600538) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
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