Product classification
HS code for Cotton warp pile fabric: 5801.27
Fabrics, woven pile, of cotton, warp pile fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Classification of cotton warp pile fabric under HS 5801.27
Cotton warp pile fabric is classified under HS code 580127. This classification is governed by the rules of Chapter 58, which covers special woven fabrics, including pile and chenille fabrics. Heading 5801 specifically addresses woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics. The subheading 580127 is reserved for cotton fabrics where the pile (the raised surface) is created by an additional set of warp yarns. In these fabrics, the extra warp threads are looped over wires or passed over a second cloth to create the pile, which is then usually cut. This differs from weft pile fabrics where the pile is formed by the filling yarns. The classification is determined by the material (cotton) and the specific weaving technique (warp pile). This code is essential for identifying high-quality textiles like cotton velvet where the vertical threads provide the plush texture.
- Covers
- Cotton warp-pile velvet
- Cotton plush fabrics
- Moquette fabrics made of cotton
- Warp-pile epingle fabrics
- Cut cotton warp-pile textiles
- Also under 5801.27
- Rubelli cotton velvet
- Kravet cotton warp pile upholstery
- high-end apparel brands using cotton velvet
Codes often confused with 5801.27
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 580123, which is for cotton weft pile fabrics. While they look similar, the technical construction of the pile (warp vs. weft) dictates the code. It is also confused with 580122, which is specifically for cut corduroy. Furthermore, knitted pile fabrics must be classified under 6001 rather than 5801, as 5801 is strictly for woven materials.
Top exporters and importers of HS 580127 (the code used for cotton warp pile fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 580127 (the code used for cotton warp pile fabric) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 12% 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 580127, not only cotton warp pile fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $27M 30% of world exports
- 2 China $21M 23% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $8.5M 9.3% of world exports
World total: $92M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $11M 12% of world imports
- 2 United States $10M 12% of world imports
- 3 France $8.7M 9.9% of world imports
World total: $88M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 warp pile fabric
Brazil classifies cotton warp pile fabric under NCM 5801.27.00: HS 5801.27 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cotton warp pile fabric
What is the HS code for Cotton warp pile fabric?
The HS code for Cotton warp pile fabric is 580127 (Fabrics; woven pile, of cotton, warp pile fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806). The HS code for cotton warp pile fabrics, other than corduroy or terry fabrics, is 580127.
How do I classify Cotton warp pile fabric for customs?
Cotton warp pile fabric is classified under HS code 580127 — Fabrics; woven pile, of cotton, warp pile fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do you distinguish warp pile from weft pile?
Warp pile is formed by extra vertical yarns, whereas weft pile is formed by extra horizontal yarns. This distinction is required for correct classification between 580127 and 580123.
Which countries are the top exporters of cotton warp pile fabric (HS 580127)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 580127 (the code used for cotton warp pile fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($27M, 30% of world exports), China ($21M) and the Netherlands ($8.5M). World exports came to about $92M, 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 warp pile fabric (HS 580127)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 580127 (the code used for cotton warp pile fabric) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($11M, 12% of world imports), the United States ($10M) and France ($8.7M). World imports came to about $88M, 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 warp pile fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 580127 for Cotton warp pile 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 warp pile fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, cotton warp pile fabric (HS 580127) is classified under NCM 5801.27.00.