HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 5810.91 – Embroidery; with visible ground, of cotton, in the piece, in strips or in motifs

HS code 5810.91 is the 6-digit subheading for embroidery, with visible ground, of cotton, in the piece, in strips or in motifs. It is used for cotton eyelet fabric, embroidered cotton voile, broderie anglaise trim, cotton embroidered motifs and embroidered cotton lace.

What HS 5810.91 covers

This HS code pertains to embroidery crafted on a visible cotton ground fabric, whether in the piece, in strips, or as individual motifs. These goods are a staple in the international textile trade, widely utilized across various sectors including apparel (dresses, blouses, children's wear), home textiles (bed linens, curtains, towels), and decorative accessories. Importers range from large-scale apparel manufacturers and retail chains to smaller craft businesses and specialized textile distributors. Exporters are typically countries with robust cotton textile industries and established embroidery capabilities, often leveraging both traditional and automated techniques. Key factors influencing trade include the quality of the cotton base, the density and intricacy of the embroidery, and its suitability for specific end-use applications, balancing aesthetic appeal with durability.

Covers
  • Cotton eyelet fabric
  • Embroidered cotton voile
  • Broderie anglaise trim
  • Cotton embroidered motifs
  • Embroidered cotton lace
  • Cotton sateen with embroidery
  • Denim with cotton embroidery
Examples
  • Ralph Lauren embroidered cotton shirts
  • Zara embroidered cotton dresses
  • Pottery Barn embroidered bed linens
  • DMC embroidery floss designs
  • Liberty London embroidered cotton

Codes often confused with 5810.91

Common mistake. Can be confused with 5805 (tapestries) if the embroidery is very dense, or 581010 if the ground fabric is very sheer and mistaken for 'no visible ground.' The 'cotton' and 'visible ground' are defining features.

58.05Tapestries; hand-woven, (Gobelins, Flanders, Aubusson, Beauvais and the like) and needle-worked tapestries (e.g. petit point, cross-stitch) whether or not made up5810.10Embroidery; without visible ground, in the piece, in strips or in motifs

Top exporters and importers of HS code 581091, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 581091 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 64% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 8.8% 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. 1 China $231M
  2. 2 India $30M
  3. 3 Thailand $28M

World total: $361M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Vietnam* ~$15M
  2. 2 Bangladesh* ~$15M
  3. 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$15M

World total: $174M 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 5810.91

Brazil does not split HS 5810.91: its NCM code is 5810.91.00.

  1. 5810.91.00 Cotton embroidery with visible groundDe algodão

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 58.10 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 5810.91

What is HS code 581091?

HS code 581091 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Embroidery; with visible ground, of cotton, in the piece, in strips or in motifs. This HS code pertains to embroidery crafted on a visible cotton ground fabric, whether in the piece, in strips, or as individual motifs. These goods are a staple in the international textile trade, widely utilized across various sectors including apparel (dresses, blouses, children's wear), home textiles (bed linens, curtains, towels), and decorative accessories. Importers range from large-scale apparel manufacturers and retail chains to smaller craft businesses and specialized textile distributors. Exporters are typically countries with robust cotton textile industries and established embroidery capabilities, often leveraging both traditional and automated techniques. Key factors influencing trade include the quality of the cotton base, the density and intricacy of the embroidery, and its suitability for specific end-use applications, balancing aesthetic appeal with durability.

What products fall under HS code 581091?

Cotton eyelet fabric, Embroidered cotton voile, Broderie anglaise trim, Cotton embroidered motifs, Embroidered cotton lace, Cotton sateen with embroidery, Denim with cotton embroidery

What are common misclassifications for HS code 581091?

Can be confused with 5805 (tapestries) if the embroidery is very dense, or 581010 if the ground fabric is very sheer and mistaken for 'no visible ground.' The 'cotton' and 'visible ground' are defining features.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 581091?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 581091 in UN Comtrade data were China ($231M, 64% of world exports), India ($30M) and Thailand ($28M). World exports came to about $361M, 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 581091?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 581091 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $15M, 8.8% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $15M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $15M). World imports came to about $174M, 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 581091 structured?

HS code 581091 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (58) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 581091?

In Brazil, HS code 581091 is NCM 5810.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.