HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 5208.29 – Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.2, weighing not more than 200g/m2

HS code 5208.29 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, woven, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.2, weighing not more than 200g/m2. It is used for bleached sateen, bleached dobby fabric, bleached jacquard fabric, bleached pique and bleached leno weave.

What HS 5208.29 covers

This residual category encompasses bleached cotton fabrics with 85% or more cotton content, weighing not more than 200g/m2, that are not plain weave or 3/4-thread twill. This includes a variety of specialized bleached weaves such as sateen, dobby, or jacquard. These fabrics are traded internationally as versatile, pre-processed materials, valued for their specific textures, patterns, and clean white base, ready for dyeing or printing. Importers are often manufacturers of specialized apparel, decorative textiles, or high-end home furnishings. Exporters are textile mills capable of producing diverse and finished weave structures. The "bleached" characteristic ensures a consistent, neutral starting point for further design and manufacturing, offering efficiency to buyers.

Covers
  • Bleached sateen
  • Bleached dobby fabric
  • Bleached jacquard fabric
  • Bleached pique
  • Bleached leno weave
  • Bleached basket weave
Examples
  • White sateen for luxury bedding
  • bleached dobby for patterned shirts
  • white jacquard for decorative pillows
  • bleached pique for polo shirts

Codes often confused with 5208.29

Common mistake. Often confused with 520819 if unbleached, or with other specific weave codes if they exist for a particular type, or with 5209 if cotton content is below 85%.

5208.19Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.1, 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 520829, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 520829 in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 24% of world imports. Russia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 50% of its imports here ($16M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Austria $149M
  2. 2 China $149M
  3. 3 Germany $83M

World total: $530M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Austria $130M
  2. 2 Mali* ~$98M
  3. 3 Indonesia $22M

Russia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 50% of its imports here ($16M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.

World total: $534M 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 5208.29

Brazil does not split HS 5208.29: its NCM code is 5208.29.00.

  1. 5208.29.00 Bleached cotton, other weaves, up to 200 g/m²Outros tecidos

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 5208.29

What is HS code 520829?

HS code 520829 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.2, weighing not more than 200g/m2. This residual category encompasses bleached cotton fabrics with 85% or more cotton content, weighing not more than 200g/m2, that are not plain weave or 3/4-thread twill. This includes a variety of specialized bleached weaves such as sateen, dobby, or jacquard. These fabrics are traded internationally as versatile, pre-processed materials, valued for their specific textures, patterns, and clean white base, ready for dyeing or printing. Importers are often manufacturers of specialized apparel, decorative textiles, or high-end home furnishings. Exporters are textile mills capable of producing diverse and finished weave structures. The "bleached" characteristic ensures a consistent, neutral starting point for further design and manufacturing, offering efficiency to buyers.

What products fall under HS code 520829?

Bleached sateen, bleached dobby fabric, bleached jacquard fabric, bleached pique, bleached leno weave, bleached basket weave

What are common misclassifications for HS code 520829?

Often confused with 520819 if unbleached, or with other specific weave codes if they exist for a particular type, or with 5209 if cotton content is below 85%.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 520829?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 520829 in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($149M, 28% of world exports), China ($149M) and Germany ($83M). World exports came to about $530M, 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 520829?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 520829 in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($130M, 24% of world imports), Mali (about $98M) and Indonesia ($22M). World imports came to about $534M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Russia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 50% of its imports here ($16M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.

How is HS code 520829 structured?

HS code 520829 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 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 520829?

In Brazil, HS code 520829 is NCM 5208.29.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.