HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5514.11 – Fabrics, woven; plain weave, unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2
HS code 5514.11 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, woven, plain weave, unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2. It is used for heavyweight polyester-cotton greige fabric, bleached plain weave workwear fabric, unfinished blended canvas, heavy shirting base fabric and industrial textile blend.
What HS 5514.11 covers
This category includes heavier weight, plain weave fabrics, exceeding 170g/m2, that are either unbleached (greige) or bleached, and consist of less than 85% polyester staple fibers blended primarily with cotton. These robust fabrics serve as foundational materials for various applications where durability and a substantial hand feel are important, such as workwear, heavier shirting, and certain home textiles. They are often imported in their raw or semi-finished state for further processing. Importers are typically textile converters, garment manufacturers, and industrial fabric suppliers who will subsequently dye, print, or apply specialized finishes to these fabrics. Exporters are large-scale textile mills with significant weaving capacity, often located in countries with strong cotton and synthetic fiber production. Key trade considerations involve fabric strength, consistency in weave, and suitability for subsequent finishing processes, as these fabrics are the base for many finished goods.
- Covers
- Heavyweight polyester-cotton greige fabric
- Bleached plain weave workwear fabric
- Unfinished blended canvas
- Heavy shirting base fabric
- Industrial textile blend
- Bleached uniform fabric
- Durable blended poplin
- Examples
- Carhartt workwear fabric (unfinished)
- Dickies uniform fabric (greige)
- Levi's denim base (if blended)
- Hanes T-shirt fabric (heavier weight)
- IKEA furniture cover base fabric
Codes often confused with 5514.11
Common mistake. Can be confused with 551311 (lighter weight unbleached/bleached fabrics) or 551421 (dyed fabrics of similar composition), as the key differentiators are fabric weight and the absence of dyeing or printing.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 551411, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 551411 in UN Comtrade data was Pakistan, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 11% 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 $16M 38% of world exports
- 2 China $11M 25% of world exports
- 3 India $3.2M 7.4% of world exports
World total: $43M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $5.0M 11% of world imports
- 2 Australia $3.2M 7.1% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $3.1M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $45M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 5514.11
Brazil does not split HS 5514.11: its NCM code is 5514.11.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 55.14 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5514.11
What is HS code 551411?
HS code 551411 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fabrics, woven; plain weave, unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2. This category includes heavier weight, plain weave fabrics, exceeding 170g/m2, that are either unbleached (greige) or bleached, and consist of less than 85% polyester staple fibers blended primarily with cotton. These robust fabrics serve as foundational materials for various applications where durability and a substantial hand feel are important, such as workwear, heavier shirting, and certain home textiles. They are often imported in their raw or semi-finished state for further processing. Importers are typically textile converters, garment manufacturers, and industrial fabric suppliers who will subsequently dye, print, or apply specialized finishes to these fabrics. Exporters are large-scale textile mills with significant weaving capacity, often located in countries with strong cotton and synthetic fiber production. Key trade considerations involve fabric strength, consistency in weave, and suitability for subsequent finishing processes, as these fabrics are the base for many finished goods.
What products fall under HS code 551411?
Heavyweight polyester-cotton greige fabric, Bleached plain weave workwear fabric, Unfinished blended canvas, Heavy shirting base fabric, Industrial textile blend, Bleached uniform fabric, Durable blended poplin
What are common misclassifications for HS code 551411?
Can be confused with 551311 (lighter weight unbleached/bleached fabrics) or 551421 (dyed fabrics of similar composition), as the key differentiators are fabric weight and the absence of dyeing or printing.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 551411?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 551411 in UN Comtrade data were Pakistan ($16M, 38% of world exports), China ($11M) and India ($3.2M). World exports came to about $43M, 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 551411?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 551411 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($5.0M, 11% of world imports), Australia ($3.2M) and Thailand ($3.1M). World imports came to about $45M, 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 551411 structured?
HS code 551411 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (55) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (14) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 551411?
In Brazil, HS code 551411 is NCM 5514.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.