Product classification

HS code for Cotton corduroy: 5801.22

Fabrics, woven pile, of cotton, cut corduroy, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.

Classification of cotton corduroy under HS 5801.22

Cotton corduroy is classified under HS code 580122. This code is found within Chapter 58, which is dedicated to special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, and lace. Corduroy is a specific type of pile fabric characterized by its "wales" or ribs. The classification 580122 specifically identifies "cut corduroy" made of cotton. In the manufacturing process, extra filling yarns are woven into a base fabric to form loops, which are then cut to create the soft pile ridges. According to the Harmonized System's Explanatory Notes, heading 5801 covers woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics. The subheading 22 is precise for cotton materials where the pile has been cut. This classification is distinct from standard woven cotton fabrics found in Chapter 52 because of the complex three-dimensional structure of the pile. Customs authorities use this code to monitor the trade of specialty textiles used in apparel and upholstery.

Covers
  • Woven cotton cut corduroy fabric
  • Cotton wale fabric for trousers and jackets
  • Fine-wale (pinwale) cotton corduroy
  • Wide-wale cotton corduroy
  • Printed or dyed cotton corduroy textiles
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. Cotton corduroy is often misclassified under heading 5208 or 5209, which covers standard woven cotton fabrics. However, because corduroy is a pile fabric, it must be classified in Chapter 58. Another common error is confusing cotton corduroy with synthetic corduroy; the latter is classified under 580132. Additionally, if the corduroy is "uncut" (where the loops remain intact), it would fall under 580121. It is also important not to confuse corduroy with ribbed fabrics that do not have a cut pile, as those remain in Chapter 52.

52.08Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m252.09Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m25801.32Fabrics; woven pile, of man-made fibres, cut corduroy, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 58065801.21Fabrics; woven pile, of cotton, uncut weft pile fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806

Top exporters and importers of HS 580122 (the code used for cotton corduroy), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 580122 (the code used for cotton corduroy) 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 cotton corduroy.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $246M
  2. 2 Italy $23M
  3. 3 India $16M

World total: $340M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Bangladesh* ~$114M
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$37M
  3. 3 Cambodia* ~$15M

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 cotton corduroy

Brazil classifies cotton corduroy 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 cotton corduroy

What is the HS code for Cotton corduroy?

The HS code for Cotton corduroy is 580122 (Fabrics; woven pile, of cotton, cut corduroy, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806). The HS code for cotton corduroy is 580122, specifically for woven pile fabrics of cotton that are cut corduroy.

How do I classify Cotton corduroy for customs?

Cotton corduroy 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.

What is the difference between 580122 and 580132?

HS code 580122 is for corduroy made of cotton, while 580132 is for corduroy made of man-made (synthetic) fibers.

Which countries are the top exporters of cotton corduroy (HS 580122)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 580122 (the code used for cotton corduroy) 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 cotton corduroy (HS 580122)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 580122 (the code used for cotton corduroy) 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 Cotton corduroy the same in all countries?

The base HS code 580122 for Cotton corduroy 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 corduroy in Brazil?

In Brazil, cotton corduroy (HS 580122) is classified under NCM 5801.22.00.