HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5212.22 – Fabrics, woven; of cotton, bleached, weighing more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52
HS code 5212.22 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, woven, of cotton, bleached, weighing more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52. It is used for heavy bleached canvas, white cotton duck, bleached heavy twill, white cotton drill and bleached heavy sheeting.
What HS 5212.22 covers
This category encompasses heavyweight, bleached woven cotton fabrics, which are vital for manufacturing durable white textile products and as a robust base for further finishing. Having undergone a bleaching process, these fabrics achieve a clean, uniform white appearance, making them suitable for applications where strength and purity are paramount. Major importers include manufacturers of institutional textiles, heavy-duty apparel, and home furnishings in countries like the USA, Germany, and Japan, sourcing from large-scale textile producers in China, India, and Pakistan. Key trade considerations include the fabric's tensile strength, consistent whiteness, and suitability for industrial laundering or specialized treatments. The demand is driven by sectors requiring resilient, clean, and often sterile, cotton materials.
- Covers
- Heavy bleached canvas
- White cotton duck
- Bleached heavy twill
- White cotton drill
- Bleached heavy sheeting
- White denim base fabric
- Industrial bleached cotton
- Examples
- Bleached canvas for artist's use
- White workwear fabric
- Bleached heavy cotton for uniforms
- White upholstery fabric from Milliken
- Bleached heavy cotton for medical drapes
Codes often confused with 5212.22
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 520921 (bleached plain weave cotton fabrics, >200g/m2) if the "n.e.c." distinction is overlooked. It might also be misclassified as 521221 if the bleaching process is incomplete or not properly documented.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 521222, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 521222 in UN Comtrade data was Pakistan, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 25% 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 Pakistan $7.3M 37% of world exports
- 2 China $5.0M 26% of world exports
- 3 Italy $3.3M 17% of world exports
World total: $20M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$3.0M 25% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 United States $1.0M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 Italy $758K 6.6% of world imports
World total: $12M 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 5212.22
Brazil does not split HS 5212.22: its NCM code is 5212.22.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 52.12 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5212.22
What is HS code 521222?
HS code 521222 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fabrics, woven; of cotton, bleached, weighing more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52. This category encompasses heavyweight, bleached woven cotton fabrics, which are vital for manufacturing durable white textile products and as a robust base for further finishing. Having undergone a bleaching process, these fabrics achieve a clean, uniform white appearance, making them suitable for applications where strength and purity are paramount. Major importers include manufacturers of institutional textiles, heavy-duty apparel, and home furnishings in countries like the USA, Germany, and Japan, sourcing from large-scale textile producers in China, India, and Pakistan. Key trade considerations include the fabric's tensile strength, consistent whiteness, and suitability for industrial laundering or specialized treatments. The demand is driven by sectors requiring resilient, clean, and often sterile, cotton materials.
What products fall under HS code 521222?
Heavy bleached canvas, White cotton duck, Bleached heavy twill, White cotton drill, Bleached heavy sheeting, White denim base fabric, Industrial bleached cotton
What are common misclassifications for HS code 521222?
This code can be confused with 520921 (bleached plain weave cotton fabrics, >200g/m2) if the "n.e.c." distinction is overlooked. It might also be misclassified as 521221 if the bleaching process is incomplete or not properly documented.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 521222?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 521222 in UN Comtrade data were Pakistan ($7.3M, 37% of world exports), China ($5.0M) and Italy ($3.3M). World exports came to about $20M, 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 521222?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 521222 in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $3.0M, 25% of world imports), the United States ($1.0M) and Italy ($758K). World imports came to about $12M, 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 521222 structured?
HS code 521222 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (52) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (12) 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 521222?
In Brazil, HS code 521222 is NCM 5212.22.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.