HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5211.43 – Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill
HS code 5211.43 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, of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill. It is used for yarn-dyed twill workwear fabric, cotton-poly twill uniform fabric, herringbone twill blend, cross twill upholstery fabric and gabardine twill blend.
What HS 5211.43 covers
This category encompasses heavy woven fabrics, exceeding 200g/m², with less than 85% cotton content, blended mainly with man-made fibers, and featuring a 3-thread or 4-thread twill weave, including cross twill, made from yarns of different colors. These fabrics are yarn-dyed, resulting in inherent patterns like diagonals, herringbones, or checks, and are known for their excellent drape, durability, and resistance to creasing due to the twill structure. They are widely used in the production of uniforms, workwear, trousers, jackets, and upholstery. Importers typically include apparel manufacturers and textile distributors in regions with significant garment production, such as Southeast Asia and Central America. Exporters are often countries with sophisticated weaving and dyeing capabilities, like China, India, and Pakistan. Key trading considerations include the clarity and consistency of the twill line, colorfastness, and the specific blend's performance characteristics for industrial or fashion applications.
- Covers
- Yarn-dyed twill workwear fabric
- Cotton-poly twill uniform fabric
- Herringbone twill blend
- Cross twill upholstery fabric
- Gabardine twill blend
- Chino twill blend
- Diagonal twill fabric
- Examples
- Carrington Textiles (twill uniform fabrics)
- Klopman International (twill workwear fabrics)
- Arvind Ltd. (yarn-dyed twill blends)
- Milliken & Company (industrial twill blends)
Codes often confused with 5211.43
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 521142 (denim, which is a specific type of twill) or 521152 (printed twill fabrics) because of similar end-uses, but 521143 specifies yarn-dyed twills other than denim.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 521143, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 521143 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 86% 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 China $174M 86% of world exports
- 2 Italy $9.7M 4.8% of world exports
- 3 Spain $6.5M 3.2% of world exports
World total: $203M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$65M 37% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Vietnam* ~$51M 30% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Cambodia* ~$27M 15% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $173M 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 5211.43
Brazil does not split HS 5211.43: its NCM code is 5211.43.00.
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 5211.43
What is HS code 521143?
HS code 521143 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, of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill. This category encompasses heavy woven fabrics, exceeding 200g/m², with less than 85% cotton content, blended mainly with man-made fibers, and featuring a 3-thread or 4-thread twill weave, including cross twill, made from yarns of different colors. These fabrics are yarn-dyed, resulting in inherent patterns like diagonals, herringbones, or checks, and are known for their excellent drape, durability, and resistance to creasing due to the twill structure. They are widely used in the production of uniforms, workwear, trousers, jackets, and upholstery. Importers typically include apparel manufacturers and textile distributors in regions with significant garment production, such as Southeast Asia and Central America. Exporters are often countries with sophisticated weaving and dyeing capabilities, like China, India, and Pakistan. Key trading considerations include the clarity and consistency of the twill line, colorfastness, and the specific blend's performance characteristics for industrial or fashion applications.
What products fall under HS code 521143?
Yarn-dyed twill workwear fabric, Cotton-poly twill uniform fabric, Herringbone twill blend, Cross twill upholstery fabric, Gabardine twill blend, Chino twill blend, Diagonal twill fabric
What are common misclassifications for HS code 521143?
This code can be confused with 521142 (denim, which is a specific type of twill) or 521152 (printed twill fabrics) because of similar end-uses, but 521143 specifies yarn-dyed twills other than denim.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 521143?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 521143 in UN Comtrade data were China ($174M, 86% of world exports), Italy ($9.7M) and Spain ($6.5M). World exports came to about $203M, 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 521143?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 521143 in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $65M, 37% of world imports), Vietnam (about $51M) and Cambodia (about $27M). World imports came to about $173M, 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 521143 structured?
HS code 521143 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 (43) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 521143?
In Brazil, HS code 521143 is NCM 5211.43.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.