HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 5209.52 – Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2

HS code 5209.52 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, woven, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2. It is used for printed cotton denim, printed cotton gabardine, printed cotton drill, printed twill workwear fabric and printed herringbone twill.

What HS 5209.52 covers

This category covers heavy-weight cotton twill fabrics, distinguished by their printed designs. Unlike yarn-dyed twills, the pattern here is applied to the woven fabric surface, offering vast design possibilities on a robust and durable base. These textiles are widely used in workwear, outerwear, and heavy-duty apparel, as well as for upholstery and bags, where the strength of twill combined with decorative prints is desired. Countries with significant apparel manufacturing and design industries, such as Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the EU nations, are key importers. Exporters are typically large-scale textile producers with advanced printing and finishing capabilities, including China, India, and Turkey. Traders should focus on the quality of the print (e.g., sharpness, durability, color retention), the specific twill construction, and the fabric's suitability for its intended end-use, especially regarding abrasion resistance and wash performance.

Covers
  • Printed cotton denim
  • Printed cotton gabardine
  • Printed cotton drill
  • Printed twill workwear fabric
  • Printed herringbone twill
  • Printed cross twill
  • Printed chino fabric
Examples
  • Dickies printed twill
  • Carhartt printed duck
  • G-Star RAW printed denim
  • Zara printed twill garments
  • H&M printed twill

Codes often confused with 5209.52

Common mistake. This code can be confused with 520943 (yarn-dyed twill) if the printed pattern is mistaken for a yarn-dyed design, or with 520959 (printed n.e.c.) if the specific twill weave is not identified.

5209.43Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m25209.59Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5209.5, weighing more than 200g/m2

Top exporters and importers of HS code 520952, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 520952 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 37% 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 $28M
  2. 2 Italy $8.4M
  3. 3 India $5.3M

World total: $66M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Bangladesh* ~$22M
  2. 2 Tunisia* ~$5.4M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$4.5M

World total: $59M 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 5209.52

Brazil does not split HS 5209.52: its NCM code is 5209.52.00.

  1. 5209.52.00 Printed 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 5209.52

What is HS code 520952?

HS code 520952 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2. This category covers heavy-weight cotton twill fabrics, distinguished by their printed designs. Unlike yarn-dyed twills, the pattern here is applied to the woven fabric surface, offering vast design possibilities on a robust and durable base. These textiles are widely used in workwear, outerwear, and heavy-duty apparel, as well as for upholstery and bags, where the strength of twill combined with decorative prints is desired. Countries with significant apparel manufacturing and design industries, such as Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the EU nations, are key importers. Exporters are typically large-scale textile producers with advanced printing and finishing capabilities, including China, India, and Turkey. Traders should focus on the quality of the print (e.g., sharpness, durability, color retention), the specific twill construction, and the fabric's suitability for its intended end-use, especially regarding abrasion resistance and wash performance.

What products fall under HS code 520952?

Printed cotton denim, Printed cotton gabardine, Printed cotton drill, Printed twill workwear fabric, Printed herringbone twill, Printed cross twill, Printed chino fabric

What are common misclassifications for HS code 520952?

This code can be confused with 520943 (yarn-dyed twill) if the printed pattern is mistaken for a yarn-dyed design, or with 520959 (printed n.e.c.) if the specific twill weave is not identified.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 520952?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 520952 in UN Comtrade data were China ($28M, 42% of world exports), Italy ($8.4M) and India ($5.3M). World exports came to about $66M, 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 520952?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 520952 in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $22M, 37% of world imports), Tunisia (about $5.4M) and Vietnam (about $4.5M). World imports came to about $59M, 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 520952 structured?

HS code 520952 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 (52) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 520952?

In Brazil, HS code 520952 is NCM 5209.52.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.