Woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics — HTS 5801
Woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading 5802 or 5806
Chapter 58 › Heading 5801
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Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 5801 is a four-digit product category for woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics. “Pile” means the fabric has raised loops or cut fibers that create a surface texture, such as velvet, plush, or some upholstery fabrics. Chenille fabrics use yarn with a fuzzy, raised appearance. The heading excludes certain fabrics classified in heading 5802 or 5806, so those headings must be considered before using 5801.
A merchant narrows heading 5801 to an eight-digit HTSUS subheading by examining the fabric’s construction and fiber content. The detailed provisions commonly distinguish products by material—such as cotton, man-made fibers, or other textile fibers—and sometimes by the specific type of pile or chenille fabric. Classification can also depend on whether the fabric is woven, its pile structure, and any stated end-use or special characteristics in the tariff wording. Use the complete eight-digit description, not just the heading title, and confirm the result against the current HTSUS and relevant customs guidance.
What to check
- Confirm that the product is woven and has pile or chenille construction; do not classify a knitted, tufted, or non-pile fabric here without checking other headings.
- Identify the fiber content by weight from the commercial specification, test report, or mill documentation, including whether the fabric is made from a blend.
- Compare the fabric with headings 5802 and 5806 before selecting heading 5801, because those headings cover excluded or separately described fabric types.
- Read every eight-digit option under heading 5801 and match the wording to the fabric’s material and construction—not merely its marketing name.
- Keep product photographs, technical sheets, fiber-content records, and construction details to support the classification; seek a customs broker or binding ruling when the structure or fiber mix is unclear.
HTS heading 5801 summary
Woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 5801.90 | Of other textile materials |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5801.10.00.00 👉 | Of wool or fine animal hair (414) | Free | — | 61.5% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 5801?
Woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading 5802 or 5806. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.