HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 5209.22 – Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2

HS code 5209.22 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, woven, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2. It is used for bleached cotton twill (heavy), bleached denim (heavy, twill), bleached drill fabric (twill), bleached gabardine (heavy) and bleached chino fabric (heavy).

What HS 5209.22 covers

This HS code identifies heavy cotton fabrics, weighing more than 200 g/m² and containing at least 85% cotton, that have been bleached and exhibit a twill weave (including 3-thread, 4-thread, or cross twill). The bleaching process renders the fabric a clean white, making it an ideal base for subsequent dyeing, printing, or for use in products requiring a pristine white appearance. The twill weave provides excellent durability, a characteristic diagonal rib, and good drape, making these fabrics highly sought after for workwear, uniforms, heavy shirting, and sturdy home textiles. Importers are typically garment manufacturers, uniform suppliers, and textile converters who value the combination of strength, a clean finish, and the versatility for further processing. Exporters are often textile powerhouses in Asia, leveraging advanced bleaching and weaving technologies. Critical aspects in trade include the consistency of the bleach, the integrity of the twill structure, and the fabric's receptiveness to various finishing treatments.

Covers
  • Bleached cotton twill (heavy)
  • Bleached denim (heavy, twill)
  • Bleached drill fabric (twill)
  • Bleached gabardine (heavy)
  • Bleached chino fabric (heavy)
  • Bleached workwear twill
  • Bleached canvas twill
Examples
  • White chef coat fabric
  • bleached heavy cotton uniform twill
  • bleached twill for medical scrubs
  • white denim fabric

Codes often confused with 5209.22

Common mistake. This code might be confused with 520912 (unbleached twill) if the bleaching process is overlooked, or with 520822 if the fabric weight falls below 200g/m².

5209.12Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing 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/m2

Top exporters and importers of HS code 520922, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 520922 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 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 $47M
  2. 2 Pakistan $25M
  3. 3 Spain $17M

World total: $164M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Bangladesh* ~$32M
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$13M
  3. 3 Colombia $12M

World total: $143M 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 5209.22

Brazil does not split HS 5209.22: its NCM code is 5209.22.00.

  1. 5209.22.00 Bleached cotton 3/4-thread twill, over 200 g/m²Em ponto sarjado, incluindo o diagonal, cuja relação de textura não seja superior a 4

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 52.09 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 5209.22

What is HS code 520922?

HS code 520922 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2. This HS code identifies heavy cotton fabrics, weighing more than 200 g/m² and containing at least 85% cotton, that have been bleached and exhibit a twill weave (including 3-thread, 4-thread, or cross twill). The bleaching process renders the fabric a clean white, making it an ideal base for subsequent dyeing, printing, or for use in products requiring a pristine white appearance. The twill weave provides excellent durability, a characteristic diagonal rib, and good drape, making these fabrics highly sought after for workwear, uniforms, heavy shirting, and sturdy home textiles. Importers are typically garment manufacturers, uniform suppliers, and textile converters who value the combination of strength, a clean finish, and the versatility for further processing. Exporters are often textile powerhouses in Asia, leveraging advanced bleaching and weaving technologies. Critical aspects in trade include the consistency of the bleach, the integrity of the twill structure, and the fabric's receptiveness to various finishing treatments.

What products fall under HS code 520922?

Bleached cotton twill (heavy), bleached denim (heavy, twill), bleached drill fabric (twill), bleached gabardine (heavy), bleached chino fabric (heavy), bleached workwear twill, bleached canvas twill

What are common misclassifications for HS code 520922?

This code might be confused with 520912 (unbleached twill) if the bleaching process is overlooked, or with 520822 if the fabric weight falls below 200g/m².

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 520922?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 520922 in UN Comtrade data were China ($47M, 29% of world exports), Pakistan ($25M) and Spain ($17M). World exports came to about $164M, 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 520922?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 520922 in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $32M, 22% of world imports), Vietnam (about $13M) and Colombia ($12M). World imports came to about $143M, 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 520922 structured?

HS code 520922 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (52) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (22) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 520922?

In Brazil, HS code 520922 is NCM 5209.22.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.