HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5516.41 – Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton
HS code 5516.41 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, woven, unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton. It is used for unbleached polyester-cotton shirting, bleached viscose-cotton poplin, greige rayon-cotton twill, bleached modal-cotton blend and raw synthetic-cotton denim.
What HS 5516.41 covers
This HS code pertains to woven fabrics that are unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton. These are essential base fabrics, often traded in their raw (greige) or pre-treated (bleached) state, ready for further processing like dyeing, printing, or finishing. The blend leverages cotton's natural breathability, comfort, and absorbency with the enhanced durability, wrinkle resistance, and often lower cost of artificial staple fibers. They are highly versatile, serving as foundational materials for apparel, home textiles, and various industrial applications. Major exporters are large textile mills in Asia, while importers are typically garment-producing nations and textile converters seeking cost-effective and adaptable raw materials.
- Covers
- Unbleached polyester-cotton shirting
- Bleached viscose-cotton poplin
- Greige rayon-cotton twill
- Bleached modal-cotton blend
- Raw synthetic-cotton denim
- Unbleached blended canvas
- Greige blended sheeting
- Examples
- Cone Mills denim (if blended)
- specific greige goods from textile manufacturers like Arvind
- Vardhman Textiles
- Milliken & Company unbleached blends
Codes often confused with 5516.41
Common mistake. Can be confused with 551642 (dyed) or 551643 (of yarns of different colours) if the finishing stage is not correctly identified. Also, 5208 (woven fabrics of cotton, containing >= 85% cotton) if the artificial staple fiber content is underestimated.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 551641, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 551641 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 9.6% of world imports. Türkiye reports $372M of its chapter 55 exports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $18M 51% of world exports
- 2 Germany $3.2M 8.8% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $3.1M 8.5% of world exports
Türkiye reports $372M of its chapter 55 exports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
World total: $36M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $3.3M 9.6% of world imports
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$2.5M 7.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $2.5M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $34M 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 5516.41
Brazil does not split HS 5516.41: its NCM code is 5516.41.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 55.16 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5516.41
What is HS code 551641?
HS code 551641 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton. This HS code pertains to woven fabrics that are unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton. These are essential base fabrics, often traded in their raw (greige) or pre-treated (bleached) state, ready for further processing like dyeing, printing, or finishing. The blend leverages cotton's natural breathability, comfort, and absorbency with the enhanced durability, wrinkle resistance, and often lower cost of artificial staple fibers. They are highly versatile, serving as foundational materials for apparel, home textiles, and various industrial applications. Major exporters are large textile mills in Asia, while importers are typically garment-producing nations and textile converters seeking cost-effective and adaptable raw materials.
What products fall under HS code 551641?
Unbleached polyester-cotton shirting, bleached viscose-cotton poplin, greige rayon-cotton twill, bleached modal-cotton blend, raw synthetic-cotton denim, unbleached blended canvas, greige blended sheeting
What are common misclassifications for HS code 551641?
Can be confused with 551642 (dyed) or 551643 (of yarns of different colours) if the finishing stage is not correctly identified. Also, 5208 (woven fabrics of cotton, containing >= 85% cotton) if the artificial staple fiber content is underestimated.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 551641?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 551641 in UN Comtrade data were China ($18M, 51% of world exports), Germany ($3.2M) and Türkiye ($3.1M). World exports came to about $36M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Türkiye reports $372M of its chapter 55 exports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 551641?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 551641 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($3.3M, 9.6% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $2.5M) and Germany ($2.5M). World imports came to about $34M, 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 551641 structured?
HS code 551641 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (55) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (16) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (41) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 551641?
In Brazil, HS code 551641 is NCM 5516.41.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.