Product classification
HS code for Cotton blend fabric: 5407.83
Fabrics, woven, of synthetic filament yarn, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic filaments, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of yarns of different colours.
Classification of cotton blend fabric under HS 5407.83
HS code 540783 applies to woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn. This specific code is used when the fabric contains less than 85% by weight of synthetic filaments and is mixed mainly or solely with cotton. Furthermore, the "83" suffix indicates that the fabric is made of yarns of different colors (yarn-dyed). Classification in Chapter 54 is driven by the presence of synthetic filaments as the predominant textile material by weight, even if cotton is a significant secondary component. If the fabric were predominantly cotton by weight (over 50%), it would typically shift to Chapter 52. The determination of "yarns of different colors" is critical; this refers to fabrics where the warp and weft are different colors or where individual yarns are dyed before weaving, creating patterns like stripes, checks, or madras. This code is common for durable apparel fabrics and upholstery that require the strength of synthetic filaments with the comfort of cotton.
- Covers
- Yarn-dyed polyester-cotton blend fabrics
- Striped synthetic filament and cotton woven fabric
- Checkered poly-cotton fabrics (<85% synthetic)
- Jacquard woven fabrics of multi-colored synthetic/cotton yarns
- Also under 5407.83
- Ralph Lauren oxford shirts (blends)
- Zara blended trousers
- H&M patterned blouses
- Sunbrella outdoor fabrics (some blends)
- IKEA sofa covers (blended patterns)
Codes often confused with 5407.83
Common mistake. This code is often confused with HS code 540782, which covers dyed fabrics of the same composition. The difference is that 540782 is for piece-dyed fabrics (dyed after weaving), while 540783 is for yarn-dyed fabrics. It is also confused with 5211, which covers woven fabrics of cotton mixed with man-made fibers where cotton predominates by weight.
Top exporters and importers of HS 540783 (the code used for cotton blend fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 540783 (the code used for cotton blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Cambodia, with about 8.2% 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 540783, not only cotton blend fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $51M 40% of world exports
- 2 Italy $21M 16% of world exports
- 3 Spain $17M 13% of world exports
World total: $126M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Cambodia* ~$8.7M 8.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Vietnam* ~$7.0M 6.7% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Netherlands $6.6M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $105M 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 cotton blend fabric
Brazil classifies cotton blend fabric under NCM 5407.83.00: HS 5407.83 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cotton blend fabric
What is the HS code for Cotton blend fabric?
The HS code for Cotton blend fabric is 540783 (Fabrics, woven; of synthetic filament yarn, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic filaments, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of yarns of different colours).
How do I classify Cotton blend fabric for customs?
Cotton blend fabric is classified under HS code 540783 — Fabrics, woven; of synthetic filament yarn, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic filaments, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of yarns of different colours. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for this cotton blend fabric?
The HS code for woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, <85% synthetic, mixed with cotton, and yarn-dyed is 540783.
What if the fabric is printed instead of yarn-dyed?
If the fabric is printed, it would be classified under HS code 540784 instead of 540783.
Which countries are the top exporters of cotton blend fabric (HS 540783)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 540783 (the code used for cotton blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($51M, 40% of world exports), Italy ($21M) and Spain ($17M). World exports came to about $126M, 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 cotton blend fabric (HS 540783)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 540783 (the code used for cotton blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Cambodia (about $8.7M, 8.2% of world imports), Vietnam (about $7.0M) and the Netherlands ($6.6M). World imports came to about $105M, 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 Cotton blend fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 540783 for Cotton blend 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 cotton blend fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, cotton blend fabric (HS 540783) is classified under NCM 5407.83.00.