HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 5208.32 – Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2

HS code 5208.32 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, woven, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2. It is used for dyed calico, dyed poplin, dyed sheeting, dyed drill (plain weave) and dyed canvas (lightweight).

What HS 5208.32 covers

This category includes medium-weight, dyed cotton fabrics, plain woven, with a weight between more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2. These fabrics have been pre-dyed, offering a consistent color and eliminating a significant processing step for manufacturers. 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 ready-to-use, colored fabric. Exporters are textile mills with integrated dyeing facilities, often in countries with strong textile industries. The "dyed" characteristic signifies a higher level of processing, providing convenience and a consistent color base for further manufacturing, reducing lead times and production complexity for buyers.

Covers
  • Dyed calico
  • Dyed poplin
  • Dyed sheeting
  • Dyed drill (plain weave)
  • Dyed canvas (lightweight)
  • Colored duck cloth
Examples
  • Colored calico for crafts
  • dyed poplin for shirts
  • colored cotton bed sheets
  • dyed drill for uniforms
  • colored canvas for bags

Codes often confused with 5208.32

Common mistake. Often confused with 520812 (unbleached) or 520822 (bleached) if the dyeing status is overlooked, or with 520831 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/m25208.22Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m25208.31Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2

Top exporters and importers of HS code 520832, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 520832 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 22% 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 $445M
  2. 2 India $125M
  3. 3 Türkiye $38M

World total: $818M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Morocco $189M
  2. 2 Bangladesh* ~$108M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$94M

World total: $859M 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 5208.32

Brazil does not split HS 5208.32: its NCM code is 5208.32.00.

  1. 5208.32.00 Dyed 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 5208.32

What is HS code 520832?

HS code 520832 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 more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2. This category includes medium-weight, dyed cotton fabrics, plain woven, with a weight between more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2. These fabrics have been pre-dyed, offering a consistent color and eliminating a significant processing step for manufacturers. 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 ready-to-use, colored fabric. Exporters are textile mills with integrated dyeing facilities, often in countries with strong textile industries. The "dyed" characteristic signifies a higher level of processing, providing convenience and a consistent color base for further manufacturing, reducing lead times and production complexity for buyers.

What products fall under HS code 520832?

Dyed calico, dyed poplin, dyed sheeting, dyed drill (plain weave), dyed canvas (lightweight), colored duck cloth

What are common misclassifications for HS code 520832?

Often confused with 520812 (unbleached) or 520822 (bleached) if the dyeing status is overlooked, or with 520831 if the weight is misjudged as lighter.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 520832?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 520832 in UN Comtrade data were China ($445M, 54% of world exports), India ($125M) and Türkiye ($38M). World exports came to about $818M, 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 520832?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 520832 in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($189M, 22% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $108M) and Vietnam (about $94M). World imports came to about $859M, 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 520832 structured?

HS code 520832 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 (32) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 520832?

In Brazil, HS code 520832 is NCM 5208.32.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.