Product classification
HS code for Bleached cotton twill fabric: 5208.23
Fabrics, woven, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m2.
Classification of bleached cotton twill fabric under HS 5208.23
This classification applies to woven fabrics primarily composed of cotton (85% or more by weight) that have undergone a bleaching process. The specific weave structure is a 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill. A critical distinguishing factor for this code is the fabric's weight, which must be not more than 200 grams per square meter (g/m2). This combination of material, processing, weave, and weight precisely defines its placement within Chapter 52 of the Harmonized System, which covers cotton and cotton fabrics.
- Covers
- Lightweight bleached cotton twill for shirts
- Bleached cotton chino fabric weighing 200g/m2 or less
- Bleached cotton sateen twill fabric weighing 200g/m2 or less
- Other bleached cotton twill fabrics suitable for lighter apparel or home textiles, weighing not more than 200g/m2.
- Also under 5208.23
- White twill for chef coats
- bleached denim for white jeans
- white gabardine for trench coats
- bleached chino for summer trousers
Codes often confused with 5208.23
Common mistake. A frequent point of confusion is with HS code 520922. While both codes describe bleached cotton twill fabrics with 85% or more cotton, 520922 is specifically for fabrics weighing more than 200g/m2. Therefore, the weight criterion is the primary differentiator. Other bleached cotton fabrics, such as plain weaves (e.g., 520821), or those with different fiber compositions, would fall under alternative subheadings within Chapter 52.
Top exporters and importers of HS 520823 (the code used for bleached cotton twill fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 520823 (the code used for bleached cotton twill fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 520823, not only bleached cotton twill fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $37M 51% of world exports
- 2 Pakistan $7.3M 10% of world exports
- 3 Italy $6.1M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $72M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $10M 15% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$8.4M 13% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Bangladesh* ~$6.3M 9.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $66M 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 bleached cotton twill fabric
Brazil classifies bleached cotton twill fabric under NCM 5208.23.00: HS 5208.23 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bleached cotton twill fabric
What is the HS code for Bleached cotton twill fabric?
The HS code for Bleached cotton twill fabric is 520823 (Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m2). The Harmonized System (HS) code for bleached cotton twill fabric, specifically those containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, with a 3-thread or 4-thread twill weave, and weighing not more than 200g/m2, is 520823.
How do I classify Bleached cotton twill fabric for customs?
Bleached cotton twill fabric is classified under HS code 520823 — Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m2. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the primary distinction between HS 520823 and 520922?
The primary distinction lies in the fabric's weight per square meter. HS 520823 covers bleached cotton twill fabrics weighing not more than 200g/m2, while HS 520922 covers those weighing more than 200g/m2. This weight threshold is a key determinant in their classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of bleached cotton twill fabric (HS 520823)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 520823 (the code used for bleached cotton twill fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($37M, 51% of world exports), Pakistan ($7.3M) and Italy ($6.1M). World exports came to about $72M, 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 bleached cotton twill fabric (HS 520823)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 520823 (the code used for bleached cotton twill fabric) in UN Comtrade data were France ($10M, 15% of world imports), Vietnam (about $8.4M) and Bangladesh (about $6.3M). World imports came to about $66M, 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.
Is the HS code for Bleached cotton twill fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 520823 for Bleached cotton twill fabric is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for bleached cotton twill fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, bleached cotton twill fabric (HS 520823) is classified under NCM 5208.23.00.