HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 5208.22 – Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2

HS code 5208.22 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, woven, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2. It is used for bleached calico, bleached duck cloth (medium), bleached poplin, bleached sheeting and bleached drill (plain weave).

What HS 5208.22 covers

This category includes medium-weight, bleached cotton fabrics, plain woven, with a weight between more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2. Having undergone bleaching, these fabrics are bright white and ready for various applications, or for subsequent dyeing and printing. They are a staple in the global textile trade, serving as a versatile base for a wide range of products from apparel to home textiles. Importers are typically garment manufacturers, bedding producers, and textile converters who value the pre-processed, clean state of the fabric. Exporters are textile mills with integrated bleaching facilities, often in countries with strong textile industries. The "bleached" characteristic signifies a higher level of processing than unbleached fabrics, offering convenience and a consistent white base for further manufacturing.

Covers
  • Bleached calico
  • Bleached duck cloth (medium)
  • Bleached poplin
  • Bleached sheeting
  • Bleached drill (plain weave)
  • Bleached canvas (lightweight)
Examples
  • White calico for crafts
  • bleached poplin for shirts
  • white cotton bed sheets
  • bleached drill for uniforms
  • white canvas for painting

Codes often confused with 5208.22

Common mistake. Often confused with 520812 if the fabric is actually unbleached, or with 520821 if the weight is misjudged as lighter.

5208.12Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m25208.21Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2

Top exporters and importers of HS code 520822, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 520822 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 8.4% 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 $135M
  2. 2 Pakistan $44M
  3. 3 India $18M

World total: $288M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Bangladesh* ~$22M
  2. 2 Spain $21M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$21M

World total: $265M 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 5208.22

Brazil does not split HS 5208.22: its NCM code is 5208.22.00.

  1. 5208.22.00 Bleached cotton plain weave, 100–200 g/m²Em ponto de tafetá, de peso superior a 100 g/m²

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 5208.22

What is HS code 520822?

HS code 520822 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2. This category includes medium-weight, bleached cotton fabrics, plain woven, with a weight between more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2. Having undergone bleaching, these fabrics are bright white and ready for various applications, or for subsequent dyeing and printing. They are a staple in the global textile trade, serving as a versatile base for a wide range of products from apparel to home textiles. Importers are typically garment manufacturers, bedding producers, and textile converters who value the pre-processed, clean state of the fabric. Exporters are textile mills with integrated bleaching facilities, often in countries with strong textile industries. The "bleached" characteristic signifies a higher level of processing than unbleached fabrics, offering convenience and a consistent white base for further manufacturing.

What products fall under HS code 520822?

Bleached calico, bleached duck cloth (medium), bleached poplin, bleached sheeting, bleached drill (plain weave), bleached canvas (lightweight)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 520822?

Often confused with 520812 if the fabric is actually unbleached, or with 520821 if the weight is misjudged as lighter.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 520822?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 520822 in UN Comtrade data were China ($135M, 47% of world exports), Pakistan ($44M) and India ($18M). World exports came to about $288M, 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 520822?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 520822 in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $22M, 8.4% of world imports), Spain ($21M) and Vietnam (about $21M). World imports came to about $265M, 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 520822 structured?

HS code 520822 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 (22) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 520822?

In Brazil, HS code 520822 is NCM 5208.22.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.