6001 - Pile fabrics, including "long pile" fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted:

HTS Code 6001 encompasses knitted or crocheted fabrics characterized by the presence of pile. This category specifically includes fabrics that exhibit a raised surface of loops or cut threads, often referred to as "long pile" fabrics, as well as terry fabrics. The defining feature is the looped or cut pile structure created through knitting or crocheting processes, which imparts distinct textures and absorbency properties to the fabric.

Within Section XI, which deals with textiles and textile articles, Chapter 60 focuses on knitted or crocheted fabrics. HTS 6001 sits within this chapter, distinguishing itself from other knitted or crocheted fabrics that do not possess a pile construction. While siblings at the HTS Root level represent vastly different product categories such as live animals, HTS 6001's siblings within Chapter 60 would include other types of knitted or crocheted fabrics like plain knit, purl knit, or rib knit fabrics that lack the characteristic pile.

The subdivisions within HTS 6001 are designed to further refine classification based on the specific type of pile. The category "6001.10: 'Long pile' fabrics" addresses materials where the pile threads are significantly longer, often seen in faux fur or plush textiles. The subsequent indentations, "Looped pile fabrics" and "Other," indicate further distinctions based on whether the pile is intentionally left in loops (as in traditional terry cloth) or has been cut to create a softer, more carpet-like texture. This hierarchical breakdown allows for precise identification of the specific knitted or crocheted pile fabric being imported or exported.