HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 5210.29 – Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, bleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5210.2

HS code 5210.29 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, woven, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, bleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5210.2. It is used for bleached cotton-polyester twill, lightweight cotton-rayon sateen, bleached polycotton dobby fabric, cotton-viscose blend jacquard (lightweight) and bleached blended herringbone.

What HS 5210.29 covers

This HS code covers lightweight, bleached woven fabrics with less than 85% cotton, predominantly blended with man-made fibers, and featuring weaves other than plain weave (which is covered by 521021). These fabrics offer a diverse range of textures and properties, combining the comfort of cotton with the performance characteristics of synthetics. They are frequently used in specialized apparel, decorative textiles, and technical applications where specific weave structures (e.g., twill, sateen, dobby) are desired for aesthetic or functional reasons. Importers include garment manufacturers, interior designers, and industrial textile users. Exporters are textile mills capable of producing complex weaves with precise bleaching and blending. Key trade factors include the specific blend composition, the intricacy and consistency of the weave, the degree of whiteness achieved through bleaching, and the fabric's suitability for further processing or specific end-uses.

Covers
  • Bleached cotton-polyester twill
  • Lightweight cotton-rayon sateen
  • Bleached polycotton dobby fabric
  • Cotton-viscose blend jacquard (lightweight)
  • Bleached blended herringbone
  • Lightweight bleached twill fabric
  • Cotton-nylon blend sateen
Examples
  • Carrington Textiles (workwear blends)
  • Klopman International
  • Milliken & Company
  • Toray Industries
  • Teijin Frontier

Codes often confused with 5210.29

Common mistake. This code is often confused with 521021 if the weave is mistakenly identified as plain, or with 521039 if the fabric is dyed instead of bleached. The "n.e.c." (not elsewhere specified) for weaves and "bleached" are key.

5210.21Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, bleached, plain weave, weighing 200g/m2 or less5210.39Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, dyed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5210.3

Top exporters and importers of HS code 521029, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 521029 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 50% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 15% 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 $35M
  2. 2 Pakistan $8.2M
  3. 3 Germany $5.5M

World total: $70M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Vietnam* ~$11M
  2. 2 Bangladesh* ~$6.1M
  3. 3 Indonesia $5.2M

World total: $75M 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 5210.29 2

Brazil splits HS 5210.29 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 5210.29.10 Bleached cotton-mix 3/4-thread twill, to 200 g/m²Em ponto sarjado, incluindo o diagonal, cuja relação de textura não seja superior a 4
  2. 5210.29.90 Bleached cotton-mix, other weaves, up to 200 g/m²Outros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 52.10 →

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

Questions about HS 5210.29

What is HS code 521029?

HS code 521029 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, bleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5210.2. This HS code covers lightweight, bleached woven fabrics with less than 85% cotton, predominantly blended with man-made fibers, and featuring weaves other than plain weave (which is covered by 521021). These fabrics offer a diverse range of textures and properties, combining the comfort of cotton with the performance characteristics of synthetics. They are frequently used in specialized apparel, decorative textiles, and technical applications where specific weave structures (e.g., twill, sateen, dobby) are desired for aesthetic or functional reasons. Importers include garment manufacturers, interior designers, and industrial textile users. Exporters are textile mills capable of producing complex weaves with precise bleaching and blending. Key trade factors include the specific blend composition, the intricacy and consistency of the weave, the degree of whiteness achieved through bleaching, and the fabric's suitability for further processing or specific end-uses.

What products fall under HS code 521029?

Bleached cotton-polyester twill, Lightweight cotton-rayon sateen, Bleached polycotton dobby fabric, Cotton-viscose blend jacquard (lightweight), Bleached blended herringbone, Lightweight bleached twill fabric, Cotton-nylon blend sateen

What are common misclassifications for HS code 521029?

This code is often confused with 521021 if the weave is mistakenly identified as plain, or with 521039 if the fabric is dyed instead of bleached. The "n.e.c." (not elsewhere specified) for weaves and "bleached" are key.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 521029?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 521029 in UN Comtrade data were China ($35M, 50% of world exports), Pakistan ($8.2M) and Germany ($5.5M). World exports came to about $70M, 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 521029?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 521029 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $11M, 15% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $6.1M) and Indonesia ($5.2M). World imports came to about $75M, 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 521029 structured?

HS code 521029 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (52) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 521029?

Brazil splits HS code 521029 into 2 NCM codes: 5210.29.10 (Bleached cotton-mix 3/4-thread twill, to 200 g/m²), 5210.29.90 (Bleached cotton-mix, other weaves, up to 200 g/m²). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.