HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5513.12 – Fabrics, woven; 3-thread or 4-thread twill, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached
HS code 5513.12 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, woven, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached. It is used for unbleached poly-cotton twill, bleached polyester-cotton drill, greige twill blend fabric, undyed lightweight poly-cotton twill and raw polyester-cotton gabardine.
What HS 5513.12 covers
This HS code covers lightweight woven fabrics, specifically those with a 3-thread or 4-thread twill weave, made from polyester staple fibres blended mainly or solely with cotton. The polyester content is less than 85% by weight, and the fabric is unbleached or bleached, not exceeding 170g/m2. These fabrics serve as essential raw materials for various apparel and home textile applications where durability and a distinct diagonal weave pattern are desired, such as in casual trousers, workwear, or specific types of shirting. Exporters are typically large-scale textile manufacturers in Asia, supplying to garment factories globally that specialize in these product categories. The blend of polyester and cotton provides a balance of strength, wrinkle resistance from polyester, and comfort from cotton, making them versatile for further processing and finishing into consumer goods.
- Covers
- Unbleached poly-cotton twill
- Bleached polyester-cotton drill
- Greige twill blend fabric
- Undyed lightweight poly-cotton twill
- Raw polyester-cotton gabardine
- Bleached poly-cotton chino fabric
- Unfinished poly-cotton denim (lightweight)
- Examples
- Cone Denim (some twill blends)
- Milliken & Company (workwear fabrics)
- Arvind Ltd. (twill shirting)
- Raymond Ltd. (twill fabrics)
- Shandong Ruyi Technology Group (base twills)
Codes often confused with 5513.12
Common mistake. Can be confused with 551313, which covers other weaves of similar composition, or 551323, which is the dyed version of twill poly-cotton. The specific '3-thread or 4-thread twill' and 'unbleached or bleached' conditions are key for accurate classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 551312, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 551312 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 63% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Dominican Republic, with 23% 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 $25M 63% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $3.7M 9.5% of world exports
- 3 Pakistan $2.2M 5.7% of world exports
World total: $39M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Dominican Republic $11M 23% of world imports
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$6.1M 13% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Vietnam* ~$4.2M 8.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $48M 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 5513.12
Brazil does not split HS 5513.12: its NCM code is 5513.12.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 55.13 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5513.12
What is HS code 551312?
HS code 551312 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fabrics, woven; 3-thread or 4-thread twill, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached. This HS code covers lightweight woven fabrics, specifically those with a 3-thread or 4-thread twill weave, made from polyester staple fibres blended mainly or solely with cotton. The polyester content is less than 85% by weight, and the fabric is unbleached or bleached, not exceeding 170g/m2. These fabrics serve as essential raw materials for various apparel and home textile applications where durability and a distinct diagonal weave pattern are desired, such as in casual trousers, workwear, or specific types of shirting. Exporters are typically large-scale textile manufacturers in Asia, supplying to garment factories globally that specialize in these product categories. The blend of polyester and cotton provides a balance of strength, wrinkle resistance from polyester, and comfort from cotton, making them versatile for further processing and finishing into consumer goods.
What products fall under HS code 551312?
Unbleached poly-cotton twill, Bleached polyester-cotton drill, Greige twill blend fabric, Undyed lightweight poly-cotton twill, Raw polyester-cotton gabardine, Bleached poly-cotton chino fabric, Unfinished poly-cotton denim (lightweight)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 551312?
Can be confused with 551313, which covers other weaves of similar composition, or 551323, which is the dyed version of twill poly-cotton. The specific '3-thread or 4-thread twill' and 'unbleached or bleached' conditions are key for accurate classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 551312?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 551312 in UN Comtrade data were China ($25M, 63% of world exports), Indonesia ($3.7M) and Pakistan ($2.2M). World exports came to about $39M, 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 551312?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 551312 in UN Comtrade data were the Dominican Republic ($11M, 23% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $6.1M) and Vietnam (about $4.2M). World imports came to about $48M, 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 551312 structured?
HS code 551312 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (55) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (13) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 551312?
In Brazil, HS code 551312 is NCM 5513.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.