Product classification
HS code for Bleached cotton twill: 5209.22
Fabrics, woven, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Classification of bleached cotton twill under HS 5209.22
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 exceed 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
- Heavyweight bleached cotton denim (if twill weave)
- Bleached cotton drill fabric exceeding 200g/m2
- Bleached cotton gabardine fabric exceeding 200g/m2
- Other bleached cotton twill fabrics used for durable apparel or industrial applications, weighing over 200g/m2.
- Also under 5209.22
- White chef coat fabric
- bleached heavy cotton uniform twill
- bleached twill for medical scrubs
- white denim fabric
Codes often confused with 5209.22
Common mistake. A frequent point of confusion is with HS code 520823. While both codes describe bleached cotton twill fabrics with 85% or more cotton, 520823 is specifically for fabrics weighing not more than 200g/m2. Therefore, the weight criterion is the primary differentiator. Other cotton fabrics, such as plain weaves or unbleached varieties, would fall under different subheadings within Chapter 52, such as 520912 (unbleached twill >200g/m2) or 520921 (plain weave bleached >200g/m2).
Top exporters and importers of HS 520922 (the code used for bleached cotton twill), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 520922 (the code used for bleached cotton twill) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 22% 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 520922, not only bleached cotton twill.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $47M 29% of world exports
- 2 Pakistan $25M 16% of world exports
- 3 Spain $17M 10% of world exports
World total: $164M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$32M 22% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Vietnam* ~$13M 9.0% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Colombia $12M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $143M 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
Brazil classifies bleached cotton twill under NCM 5209.22.00: HS 5209.22 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
What is the HS code for Bleached cotton twill?
The HS code for Bleached cotton twill is 520922 (Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2). The Harmonized System (HS) code for bleached cotton twill, specifically those containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, with a 3-thread or 4-thread twill weave, and weighing more than 200g/m2, is 520922.
How do I classify Bleached cotton twill for customs?
Bleached cotton twill is classified under HS code 520922 — Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is the weight criterion applied for cotton twill fabrics in HS classification?
The weight criterion is crucial for distinguishing between different subheadings for cotton twill fabrics. Fabrics weighing more than 200g/m2 are generally classified under heading 5209, while those weighing not more than 200g/m2 are classified under heading 5208. This distinction helps categorize fabrics based on their typical end-use and material density.
Which countries are the top exporters of bleached cotton twill (HS 520922)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 520922 (the code used for bleached cotton twill) in UN Comtrade data were China ($47M, 29% of world exports), Pakistan ($25M) and Spain ($17M). World exports came to about $164M, 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 (HS 520922)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 520922 (the code used for bleached cotton twill) in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $32M, 22% of world imports), Vietnam (about $13M) and Colombia ($12M). World imports came to about $143M, 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 the same in all countries?
The base HS code 520922 for Bleached cotton twill 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 in Brazil?
In Brazil, bleached cotton twill (HS 520922) is classified under NCM 5209.22.00.