HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 5211.20 – Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, bleached

HS code 5211.20 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 more than 200g/m2, bleached. It is used for bleached cotton-poly twill, bleached cotton-rayon sateen, bleached heavy poplin blend, bleached drill fabric blend and bleached canvas blend.

What HS 5211.20 covers

This category covers heavy woven fabrics, predominantly cotton but with a significant blend of man-made fibers, that have undergone a bleaching process. These textiles are substantial, weighing over 200g/m², and are valued for their clean, uniform appearance, making them suitable for a wide range of applications where a light or white base is desired before further processing or for direct use. They serve as essential inputs for manufacturers of medical textiles, institutional linens, and certain types of apparel and home furnishings. Key players in the import market are often countries with robust garment manufacturing or hospitality sectors, such as Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the United States. Exporters typically include large-scale textile producers like China, India, and Turkey, which possess advanced bleaching and finishing capabilities. Traders should pay close attention to the degree of whiteness, consistency, and any residual chemicals from the bleaching process, as these factors can affect subsequent dyeing or printing.

Covers
  • Bleached cotton-poly twill
  • Bleached cotton-rayon sateen
  • Bleached heavy poplin blend
  • Bleached drill fabric blend
  • Bleached canvas blend
  • Bleached gabardine blend
  • Bleached institutional sheeting
Examples
  • Carrington Textiles (bleached workwear fabrics)
  • Klopman International (bleached uniform fabrics)
  • Vardhman Textiles (bleached shirting blends)
  • Texhong Textile Group (bleached heavy blends)

Codes often confused with 5211.20

Common mistake. This code might be confused with 520920 (heavy cotton fabrics, bleached, not blended with man-made fibers) or 521020 (lighter weight cotton-man-made fiber blends, bleached) due to similar appearance but differing fiber composition or weight.

Top exporters and importers of HS code 521120, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 521120 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 26% 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 $32M
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$6.6M
  3. 3 Türkiye $5.6M

World total: $73M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Bangladesh* ~$17M
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$9.1M
  3. 3 China $7.4M

World total: $65M 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 5211.20 3

Brazil splits HS 5211.20 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 5211.20.10 Bleached cotton-mix plain weave, over 200 g/m²Em ponto de tafetá
  2. 5211.20.20 Bleached cotton-mix 3/4-thread twill over 200 g/m²Em ponto sarjado, incluindo o diagonal, cuja relação de textura não seja superior a 4
  3. 5211.20.90 Bleached cotton-mix, other weaves, over 200 g/m²Outros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 52.11 →

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

Questions about HS 5211.20

What is HS code 521120?

HS code 521120 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 more than 200g/m2, bleached. This category covers heavy woven fabrics, predominantly cotton but with a significant blend of man-made fibers, that have undergone a bleaching process. These textiles are substantial, weighing over 200g/m², and are valued for their clean, uniform appearance, making them suitable for a wide range of applications where a light or white base is desired before further processing or for direct use. They serve as essential inputs for manufacturers of medical textiles, institutional linens, and certain types of apparel and home furnishings. Key players in the import market are often countries with robust garment manufacturing or hospitality sectors, such as Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the United States. Exporters typically include large-scale textile producers like China, India, and Turkey, which possess advanced bleaching and finishing capabilities. Traders should pay close attention to the degree of whiteness, consistency, and any residual chemicals from the bleaching process, as these factors can affect subsequent dyeing or printing.

What products fall under HS code 521120?

Bleached cotton-poly twill, Bleached cotton-rayon sateen, Bleached heavy poplin blend, Bleached drill fabric blend, Bleached canvas blend, Bleached gabardine blend, Bleached institutional sheeting

What are common misclassifications for HS code 521120?

This code might be confused with 520920 (heavy cotton fabrics, bleached, not blended with man-made fibers) or 521020 (lighter weight cotton-man-made fiber blends, bleached) due to similar appearance but differing fiber composition or weight.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 521120?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 521120 in UN Comtrade data were China ($32M, 43% of world exports), Vietnam (about $6.6M) and Türkiye ($5.6M). World exports came to about $73M, 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 521120?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 521120 in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $17M, 26% of world imports), Vietnam (about $9.1M) and China ($7.4M). World imports came to about $65M, 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 521120 structured?

HS code 521120 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (52) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 521120?

Brazil splits HS code 521120 into 3 NCM codes: 5211.20.10 (Bleached cotton-mix plain weave, over 200 g/m²), 5211.20.20 (Bleached cotton-mix 3/4-thread twill over 200 g/m²), 5211.20.90 (Bleached cotton-mix, other weaves, over 200 g/m²). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.