HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 5208.31 – Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2

HS code 5208.31 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, woven, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2. It is used for dyed muslin, dyed voile, dyed lawn, dyed cambric and dyed fine shirting.

What HS 5208.31 covers

This HS code covers lightweight, dyed cotton fabrics in a plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2. These fabrics have already undergone the dyeing process, providing a consistent color, and are ready for cutting and sewing into finished products. They are crucial inputs for manufacturers of lightweight apparel, linings, and decorative items. Importers are typically garment factories, fashion brands, and textile converters seeking pre-colored fabrics to streamline their production. Exporters are textile mills with advanced dyeing and finishing capabilities, often located in major textile-producing regions. The "dyed" state adds significant value by eliminating a major processing step for the buyer, making it ideal for products where a specific, uniform color is required.

Covers
  • Dyed muslin
  • Dyed voile
  • Dyed lawn
  • Dyed cambric
  • Dyed fine shirting
  • Dyed lightweight sheeting
  • Colored cheesecloth
Examples
  • Colored muslin for apparel
  • dyed voile for scarves
  • colored lawn for blouses
  • dyed cotton lining for garments
  • colored handkerchief fabric

Codes often confused with 5208.31

Common mistake. Can be confused with 520811 (unbleached) or 520821 (bleached) if the dyeing status is overlooked, or with 520832 if the weight exceeds 100g/m2.

5208.11Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m25208.21Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m25208.32Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2

Top exporters and importers of HS code 520831, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 520831 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 12% 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 $106M
  2. 2 India $75M
  3. 3 Pakistan $26M

World total: $256M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Morocco $24M
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$22M
  3. 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$20M

World total: $203M 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 5208.31

Brazil does not split HS 5208.31: its NCM code is 5208.31.00.

  1. 5208.31.00 Dyed cotton plain weave, up to 100 g/m²Em ponto de tafetá, de peso não 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 5208.31

What is HS code 520831?

HS code 520831 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2. This HS code covers lightweight, dyed cotton fabrics in a plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2. These fabrics have already undergone the dyeing process, providing a consistent color, and are ready for cutting and sewing into finished products. They are crucial inputs for manufacturers of lightweight apparel, linings, and decorative items. Importers are typically garment factories, fashion brands, and textile converters seeking pre-colored fabrics to streamline their production. Exporters are textile mills with advanced dyeing and finishing capabilities, often located in major textile-producing regions. The "dyed" state adds significant value by eliminating a major processing step for the buyer, making it ideal for products where a specific, uniform color is required.

What products fall under HS code 520831?

Dyed muslin, dyed voile, dyed lawn, dyed cambric, dyed fine shirting, dyed lightweight sheeting, colored cheesecloth

What are common misclassifications for HS code 520831?

Can be confused with 520811 (unbleached) or 520821 (bleached) if the dyeing status is overlooked, or with 520832 if the weight exceeds 100g/m2.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 520831?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 520831 in UN Comtrade data were China ($106M, 42% of world exports), India ($75M) and Pakistan ($26M). World exports came to about $256M, 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 520831?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 520831 in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($24M, 12% of world imports), Vietnam (about $22M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $20M). World imports came to about $203M, 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 520831 structured?

HS code 520831 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 (31) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 520831?

In Brazil, HS code 520831 is NCM 5208.31.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.