Product classification
HS code for Cotton weft pile fabric: 5801.23
Fabrics, woven pile, of cotton, weft pile fabrics other than uncut and corduroy, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Classification of cotton weft pile fabric under HS 5801.23
Cotton weft pile fabric is classified under HS code 580123. This classification falls within Chapter 58, which encompasses special woven fabrics. Heading 5801 is designated for woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics. Subheading 580123 specifically identifies cotton fabrics where the pile is created by an extra set of weft (filling) yarns that are floated over the surface and then cut to create a soft, dense nap. This category is distinct from warp pile fabrics (580127) and specifically excludes corduroy (580122) and uncut weft pile fabrics (580121). The classification is based on the material composition (cotton) and the structural method of pile formation. Velveteens are the most common example of fabrics falling under this code. Customs authorities distinguish these by analyzing the direction of the pile yarns relative to the selvage of the fabric.
- Covers
- Cotton velveteen (cut weft pile)
- Cut cotton weft pile fabrics
- Fustian (certain weft-pile varieties)
- Cotton moleskin with a cut pile surface
- Woven cotton fabrics with cut filling pile
- Also under 5801.23
- Schumacher cotton velveteen
- Robert Allen cotton plush
- high-end cotton velvet apparel fabric
Codes often confused with 5801.23
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 580122, which is reserved exclusively for cut corduroy. It is also frequently mixed up with 580127 (warp pile fabrics) or 580121 (uncut weft pile). Additionally, if the pile is created through a knitting process rather than weaving, the fabric must be classified under heading 6001. Ensuring the fabric is woven and identifying the pile as weft-originated is key to using 580123 correctly.
Top exporters and importers of HS 580123 (the code used for cotton weft pile fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 580123 (the code used for cotton weft pile fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 53% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% 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 580123, not only cotton weft pile fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $7.6M 53% of world exports
- 2 Italy $1.9M 13% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $1.3M 9.2% of world exports
World total: $14M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $3.2M 17% of world imports
- 2 Morocco $1.3M 7.0% of world imports
- 3 Bangladesh* ~$1.2M 6.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $18M 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 weft pile fabric
Brazil classifies cotton weft pile fabric under NCM 5801.23.00: HS 5801.23 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cotton weft pile fabric
What is the HS code for Cotton weft pile fabric?
The HS code for Cotton weft pile fabric is 580123 (Fabrics; woven pile, of cotton, weft pile fabrics other than uncut and corduroy, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806). The HS code for cotton weft pile fabrics (excluding corduroy and uncut pile) is 580123.
How do I classify Cotton weft pile fabric for customs?
Cotton weft pile fabric is classified under HS code 580123 — Fabrics; woven pile, of cotton, weft pile fabrics other than uncut and corduroy, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is cotton velvet classified here?
Usually, no. Most cotton velvets are warp pile fabrics and belong under 580127. Cotton velveteen, which is a weft pile fabric, belongs under 580123.
Which countries are the top exporters of cotton weft pile fabric (HS 580123)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 580123 (the code used for cotton weft pile fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($7.6M, 53% of world exports), Italy ($1.9M) and Hong Kong ($1.3M). World exports came to about $14M, 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 weft pile fabric (HS 580123)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 580123 (the code used for cotton weft pile fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.2M, 17% of world imports), Morocco ($1.3M) and Bangladesh (about $1.2M). World imports came to about $18M, 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 weft pile fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 580123 for Cotton weft 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 weft pile fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, cotton weft pile fabric (HS 580123) is classified under NCM 5801.23.00.