HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5208.42 – Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2
HS code 5208.42 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, woven, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2. It is used for yarn-dyed oxford cloth, medium-weight gingham, yarn-dyed broadcloth, heavier chambray and tartan cotton.
What HS 5208.42 covers
This category includes medium-weight woven cotton fabrics (over 100 g/m² but not more than 200 g/m²) with 85% or more cotton, featuring patterns created by weaving yarns of different colors in a plain weave. These fabrics offer a balance of durability and design versatility, with patterns like plaids, checks, and stripes woven directly into the material, ensuring excellent color retention. They are widely utilized in casual apparel, home furnishings like tablecloths and curtains, and some workwear where a sturdy yet comfortable fabric is needed. Importers range from large apparel manufacturers to home textile brands. Exporters are typically textile mills in major cotton-producing and processing regions, focusing on consistent yarn quality and weaving precision to meet diverse market demands.
- Covers
- Yarn-dyed oxford cloth
- Medium-weight gingham
- Yarn-dyed broadcloth
- Heavier chambray
- Tartan cotton
- Yarn-dyed poplin
- Examples
- L.L.Bean (casual shirts)
- Eddie Bauer (flannel shirts)
- Pottery Barn (tablecloths)
- Gant (oxford shirts)
Codes often confused with 5208.42
Common mistake. Often confused with 520841 (lighter yarn-dyed plain weave) due to weight, or 520852 (printed plain weave) if the pattern application method is not verified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 520842, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 520842 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 31% 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 China $303M 61% of world exports
- 2 India $61M 12% of world exports
- 3 Italy $27M 5.5% of world exports
World total: $500M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$139M 31% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Vietnam* ~$54M 12% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Cambodia* ~$38M 8.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $454M 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 5208.42
Brazil does not split HS 5208.42: its NCM code is 5208.42.00.
- 5208.42.00 Yarn-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 5208.42
What is HS code 520842?
HS code 520842 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2. This category includes medium-weight woven cotton fabrics (over 100 g/m² but not more than 200 g/m²) with 85% or more cotton, featuring patterns created by weaving yarns of different colors in a plain weave. These fabrics offer a balance of durability and design versatility, with patterns like plaids, checks, and stripes woven directly into the material, ensuring excellent color retention. They are widely utilized in casual apparel, home furnishings like tablecloths and curtains, and some workwear where a sturdy yet comfortable fabric is needed. Importers range from large apparel manufacturers to home textile brands. Exporters are typically textile mills in major cotton-producing and processing regions, focusing on consistent yarn quality and weaving precision to meet diverse market demands.
What products fall under HS code 520842?
Yarn-dyed oxford cloth, medium-weight gingham, yarn-dyed broadcloth, heavier chambray, tartan cotton, yarn-dyed poplin
What are common misclassifications for HS code 520842?
Often confused with 520841 (lighter yarn-dyed plain weave) due to weight, or 520852 (printed plain weave) if the pattern application method is not verified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 520842?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 520842 in UN Comtrade data were China ($303M, 61% of world exports), India ($61M) and Italy ($27M). World exports came to about $500M, 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 520842?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 520842 in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $139M, 31% of world imports), Vietnam (about $54M) and Cambodia (about $38M). World imports came to about $454M, 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 520842 structured?
HS code 520842 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 (42) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 520842?
In Brazil, HS code 520842 is NCM 5208.42.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.