HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 5208.13 – Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m2

HS code 5208.13 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, woven, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m2. It is used for unbleached denim (lightweight), unbleached twill, gabardine (unbleached), chino fabric (unbleached) and drill (twill weave).

What HS 5208.13 covers

This HS code covers unbleached cotton fabrics woven in a twill pattern, specifically 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, and weighing not more than 200g/m2. These fabrics are valued for their diagonal rib pattern, which provides durability and a distinct texture compared to plain weaves. They are traded globally as raw materials for manufacturers who will later dye, print, or finish them into various end products. Importers are typically garment factories and textile converters in countries with significant apparel production, while exporters are textile mills in regions known for cotton cultivation and processing. The "unbleached" state is key, indicating a natural, unfinished fabric ready for further industrial treatment.

Covers
  • Unbleached denim (lightweight)
  • Unbleached twill
  • Gabardine (unbleached)
  • Chino fabric (unbleached)
  • Drill (twill weave)
  • Sateen (twill variant)
Examples
  • Raw denim for jeans
  • unbleached twill for workwear prototypes
  • natural gabardine for coats
  • unbleached chino for trousers

Codes often confused with 5208.13

Common mistake. Can be confused with 520823 if the fabric is bleached, or with other twill weaves under 5209 if the cotton content is less than 85%.

5208.23Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m252.09Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2

Top exporters and importers of HS code 520813, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 520813 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 70% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 42% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $94M
  2. 2 Pakistan $13M
  3. 3 India $12M

World total: $135M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Vietnam* ~$54M
  2. 2 Italy $10M
  3. 3 Bangladesh* ~$8.2M

World total: $128M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for 5208.13

Brazil does not split HS 5208.13: its NCM code is 5208.13.00.

  1. 5208.13.00 Unbleached cotton 3/4-thread twill, up to 200 g/m²Em ponto sarjado, incluindo o diagonal, cuja relação de textura não seja superior a 4

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 52.08 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 5208.13

What is HS code 520813?

HS code 520813 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m2. This HS code covers unbleached cotton fabrics woven in a twill pattern, specifically 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, and weighing not more than 200g/m2. These fabrics are valued for their diagonal rib pattern, which provides durability and a distinct texture compared to plain weaves. They are traded globally as raw materials for manufacturers who will later dye, print, or finish them into various end products. Importers are typically garment factories and textile converters in countries with significant apparel production, while exporters are textile mills in regions known for cotton cultivation and processing. The "unbleached" state is key, indicating a natural, unfinished fabric ready for further industrial treatment.

What products fall under HS code 520813?

Unbleached denim (lightweight), unbleached twill, gabardine (unbleached), chino fabric (unbleached), drill (twill weave), sateen (twill variant)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 520813?

Can be confused with 520823 if the fabric is bleached, or with other twill weaves under 5209 if the cotton content is less than 85%.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 520813?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 520813 in UN Comtrade data were China ($94M, 70% of world exports), Pakistan ($13M) and India ($12M). World exports came to about $135M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 520813?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 520813 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $54M, 42% of world imports), Italy ($10M) and Bangladesh (about $8.2M). World imports came to about $128M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 520813 structured?

HS code 520813 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (52) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (13) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 520813?

In Brazil, HS code 520813 is NCM 5208.13.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.