HS Code 5810Embroidery; in the piece, in strips or in motifs
4 six-digit codes · Heading 10 of 11 in Chapter 58 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 5810 is the customs heading for finished embroidery sold by the length or as cut motifs. The right six-digit code depends on two things: whether the ground shows, and what the ground is made of.
Goods answering to “Embroidery; in the piece, in strips or in motifs” split into 4 six-digit codes, 581010 through 581099. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 10 of 11 in Chapter 58, Fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery, which runs to 37 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 5810
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 581010 | Embroidery; without visible ground, in the piece, in strips or in motifs |
| 581091 | Embroidery; with visible ground, of cotton, in the piece, in strips or in motifs |
| 581092 | Embroidery; with visible ground, of man-made fibres, in the piece, in strips or in motifs |
| 581099 | Embroidery; with visible ground, of textile materials (other than cotton and man-made fibres), in the piece, in strips or in motifs |
What HS code 5810 covers
Heading 5810 is for embroidery that is traded as a decorative textile in its own right. It can arrive in the piece, in strips or in motifs. The piece is a length of embroidered cloth. A strip is a long narrow band. A motif is a single embroidered design that has been cut out or made separately.
Traders in India often search for the HSN code 5810. It is the same heading under another name. The heading sits in Chapter 58, inside Section XI, which is the textiles part of the customs tariff classification. Chapter 58 groups embroidery with other special fabrics and trimmings, such as lace, tapestries and braids.
Customs officers look at the wording of each code. They do not go by how a product is sold or what it is called in the shop. So the exact description matters more than the trade name.
How to choose the right 5810 subheading
Start with one question: can you see the ground? The ground is the base cloth that the stitches sit on. This is the difference between embroidery with visible ground and embroidery without visible ground. Then, if the ground shows, look at the material it is made of.
- No visible ground: use 581010. The base material does not split this code.
- Visible ground, cotton: use 581091. This is the code for cotton embroidery.
- Visible ground, any other textile material: use 581099. This is the catch-all for textiles that are neither cotton nor man-made fibres.
HS code 5810 vs 5807 and other nearby headings
Several headings in Chapter 58 sound close to embroidery. The main test is whether the goods are embroidered. Read both descriptions before you decide.
A common question is about embroidered badges. An embroidered design sold as a motif points toward 5810 instead.
- 5808: braids and ornamental trimmings without embroidery, plus tassels and pompons.
- 5804: tulles and other net fabrics, and lace in the piece, in strips or in motifs.
- 5811: quilted textile products, which specifically exclude the embroidery of 5810.
Import and export data for HS 5810
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Related
- Chapter 58 special woven fabrics and embroidery
- HS 5807 labels and badges
- HS 5808 braids and ornamental trimmings
- HS 5804 lace and net fabrics
- HS 5811 quilted textile products
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Nearby headings in Chapter 58
- 5801Fabrics; woven pile and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no.…12 codes
- 5802Fabrics; terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics other than narrow…3 codes
- 5803Gauze; other than narrow fabrics of heading no. 58061 code
- 5804Tulles and other net fabrics; not including woven, knitted or crocheted…4 codes
- 5805Tapestries; hand-woven, (gobelins, flanders, aubusson, beauvais and the like)…1 code
- 5806Fabrics; narrow woven, other than goods of heading 5807; narrow fabrics…6 codes
- 5807Labels, badges and similar articles; of textile materials, in the piece, in…2 codes
- 5808Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery…2 codes
- 5809Fabrics, woven; of metal thread and metallised yarn of heading no. 5605, of a…1 code
- 5811Quilted textile products; in the piece, composed of one or more layers of…1 code
Who ships under 5810?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 4 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles, chapters 50–63.
HS Code 5810: common questions
What is the HS code for embroidery without visible ground?
It is 581010.
What is the HS code for cotton embroidery?
If the ground cannot be seen, 581010 applies instead.
Under which chapter does HSN code 5810 fall?
It falls under Chapter 58, which covers special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings and embroidery.
Are embroidered badges classified under 5810 or 5807?
Heading 5807 covers labels and badges that are not embroidered. Embroidery in motifs falls under 5810, so check the exact wording of both headings.
How can I find importers and exporters of embroidery under HS 5810?
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