Product classification
HS code for Corduroy fabric: 5801.22
Fabrics, woven pile, of cotton, cut corduroy, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Classification of corduroy fabric under HS 5801.22
Corduroy fabric is classified under HS code 5801.22, which specifically covers woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics of cotton, specifically cut corduroy. This classification is part of Chapter 58, which deals with special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, and embroidery. The determination of this code depends on two primary factors: the material composition and the construction method. To fall under 5801.22, the fabric must be predominantly made of cotton (at least 50% by weight). The "cut corduroy" designation refers to the specific weaving process where extra sets of filling yarns are woven into the fabric to create floats that are subsequently cut to form the characteristic vertical ribs or "wales." The number of wales per inch (the wale count) can vary significantly, from wide-wale to needlecord, but as long as the material is cotton and the pile is cut, 5801.22 remains the correct classification. This code excludes fabrics of heading 5802 (terry toweling) and 5806 (narrow woven fabrics). Importers must ensure that the fiber content is accurately tested, as a high percentage of synthetic fibers would shift the classification to 5801.32. The weight and width of the fabric do not change the four-digit heading but are important for statistical reporting at the national level.
- Covers
- Cotton wide-wale corduroy
- Cotton needlecord (fine-wale)
- Cotton pincord fabric
- Standard cotton corduroy for apparel
- Dyed or printed cotton cut corduroy
- Also under 5801.22
- Levi's corduroy pants fabric
- Gap corduroy shirts fabric
- Carhartt corduroy workwear fabric
Codes often confused with 5801.22
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 5801.32, which is for cut corduroy made of man-made fibers (like polyester). Another common error is using 5208 or 5209, which are for standard woven cotton fabrics; however, because corduroy is a pile fabric, it must be classified in 5801.
Top exporters and importers of HS 580122 (the code used for corduroy fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 580122 (the code used for corduroy fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 72% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 36% 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 580122, not only corduroy fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $246M 72% of world exports
- 2 Italy $23M 6.7% of world exports
- 3 India $16M 4.6% of world exports
World total: $340M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$114M 36% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Vietnam* ~$37M 12% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Cambodia* ~$15M 4.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $313M 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 corduroy fabric
Brazil classifies corduroy fabric under NCM 5801.22.00: HS 5801.22 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about corduroy fabric
What is the HS code for Corduroy fabric?
The HS code for Corduroy fabric is 580122 (Fabrics; woven pile, of cotton, cut corduroy, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806). The HS code for cotton cut corduroy fabric is 5801.22.
How do I classify Corduroy fabric for customs?
Corduroy fabric is classified under HS code 580122 — Fabrics; woven pile, of cotton, cut corduroy, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the wale count affect the HS code?
No, the number of wales (ribs) per inch does not change the HS code, provided the fabric is cotton and the pile is cut.
Which countries are the top exporters of corduroy fabric (HS 580122)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 580122 (the code used for corduroy fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($246M, 72% of world exports), Italy ($23M) and India ($16M). World exports came to about $340M, 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 corduroy fabric (HS 580122)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 580122 (the code used for corduroy fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $114M, 36% of world imports), Vietnam (about $37M) and Cambodia (about $15M). World imports came to about $313M, 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 Corduroy fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 580122 for Corduroy 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 corduroy fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, corduroy fabric (HS 580122) is classified under NCM 5801.22.00.