HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 5208.59 – Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.5, weighing not more than 200g/m2

HS code 5208.59 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, woven, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.5, weighing not more than 200g/m2. It is used for printed cotton twill, printed cotton sateen, printed cotton dobby, printed cotton jacquard and printed cotton pique.

What HS 5208.59 covers

This HS code covers printed woven cotton fabrics (85% or more cotton) with 'not elsewhere specified' weaves, weighing not more than 200 g/m². This includes fabrics where a print is applied to a textured base, such as twill, sateen, dobby, or jacquard weaves. These fabrics offer a unique combination of tactile interest from the weave and visual appeal from the print, making them highly desirable for fashion-forward apparel, decorative items, and specialized home furnishings. Importers are often high-end fashion brands and interior designers seeking distinctive and luxurious materials. Exporters are specialized textile manufacturers, particularly from Italy, China, and India, known for their ability to combine complex weaving with sophisticated printing techniques.

Covers
  • Printed cotton twill
  • Printed cotton sateen
  • Printed cotton dobby
  • Printed cotton jacquard
  • Printed cotton pique
Examples
  • Gucci (printed twill scarves)
  • Anthropologie (textured printed dresses)
  • Schumacher (printed decorative fabrics)
  • Marimekko (bold printed sateen)

Codes often confused with 5208.59

Common mistake. Often confused with 520852 (printed plain weave) if the underlying weave structure is not identified, or 520839 (dyed, n.e.c. weaves) if the printing method is overlooked.

5208.52Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m25208.39Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.3 weighing not more than 200g/m2

Top exporters and importers of HS code 520859, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 520859 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 9.9% 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 $110M
  2. 2 India $45M
  3. 3 Italy $23M

World total: $277M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Bangladesh* ~$30M
  2. 2 Nigeria $26M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$22M

World total: $300M 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 codes for 5208.59 2

Brazil splits HS 5208.59 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 5208.59.10 Printed cotton 3/4-thread twill, up to 200 g/m²Em ponto sarjado, incluindo o diagonal, cuja relação de textura não seja superior a 4
  2. 5208.59.90 Printed cotton, other weaves, up to 200 g/m²Outros

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 5208.59

What is HS code 520859?

HS code 520859 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.5, weighing not more than 200g/m2. This HS code covers printed woven cotton fabrics (85% or more cotton) with 'not elsewhere specified' weaves, weighing not more than 200 g/m². This includes fabrics where a print is applied to a textured base, such as twill, sateen, dobby, or jacquard weaves. These fabrics offer a unique combination of tactile interest from the weave and visual appeal from the print, making them highly desirable for fashion-forward apparel, decorative items, and specialized home furnishings. Importers are often high-end fashion brands and interior designers seeking distinctive and luxurious materials. Exporters are specialized textile manufacturers, particularly from Italy, China, and India, known for their ability to combine complex weaving with sophisticated printing techniques.

What products fall under HS code 520859?

Printed cotton twill, printed cotton sateen, printed cotton dobby, printed cotton jacquard, printed cotton pique

What are common misclassifications for HS code 520859?

Often confused with 520852 (printed plain weave) if the underlying weave structure is not identified, or 520839 (dyed, n.e.c. weaves) if the printing method is overlooked.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 520859?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 520859 in UN Comtrade data were China ($110M, 40% of world exports), India ($45M) and Italy ($23M). World exports came to about $277M, 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 520859?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 520859 in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $30M, 9.9% of world imports), Nigeria ($26M) and Vietnam (about $22M). World imports came to about $300M, 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 520859 structured?

HS code 520859 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 (59) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 520859?

Brazil splits HS code 520859 into 2 NCM codes: 5208.59.10 (Printed cotton 3/4-thread twill, up to 200 g/m²), 5208.59.90 (Printed cotton, other weaves, up to 200 g/m²). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.