Product classification
HS code for Dyed cotton twill fabric: 5208.33
Fabrics, woven, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m2.
Classification of dyed cotton twill fabric under HS 5208.33
The classification of dyed cotton twill fabric under HS code 5208.33 applies to lightweight to medium-weight woven textiles. These fabrics must contain 85% or more cotton by weight and have a total fabric weight not exceeding 200 grams per square meter (g/m2). The weave structure must be a 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, which is identifiable by the diagonal ribbing on the fabric surface. Because the fabric is categorized as \"dyed,\" it must have been colored a uniform shade in the piece rather than being woven from yarns of different colors. This classification is typically used for high-quality shirting, lightweight chinos, dresses, and summer-weight trousers. The primary distinction between this code and 5209.32 is the weight; heading 5208 covers fabrics up to 200g/m2, while 5209 covers those above that limit. This weight threshold is a major pivot point in the Harmonized System for cotton fabrics. Additionally, the fiber content must be verified to ensure it meets the 85% threshold; if the cotton content is lower, the fabric would likely move to heading 5210.
- Covers
- Lightweight dyed cotton twill shirting
- Dyed cotton chino fabric under 200g/m2
- Lightweight dyed cotton drill
- 3-thread dyed cotton dress twill
- Dyed cotton twill lining fabrics
- Also under 5208.33
- Levi's (lighter twill jeans)
- Carhartt (light work shirts)
- Gap (chino pants)
- Uniqlo (twill shirts)
Codes often confused with 5208.33
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with HS code 5209.32, which is used for twill fabrics weighing more than 200g/m2. It is also often mistaken for 5208.31 or 5208.32, which are reserved for plain weave fabrics of different weights. If the fabric is not dyed but bleached, it would fall under 5208.23.
Top exporters and importers of HS 520833 (the code used for dyed cotton twill fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 520833 (the code used for dyed cotton twill fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 21% 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 520833, not only dyed cotton twill fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $112M 62% of world exports
- 2 India $20M 11% of world exports
- 3 Italy $15M 8.4% of world exports
World total: $182M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$36M 21% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Indonesia $33M 19% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$24M 14% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $170M 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 dyed cotton twill fabric
Brazil classifies dyed cotton twill fabric under NCM 5208.33.00: HS 5208.33 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dyed cotton twill fabric
What is the HS code for Dyed cotton twill fabric?
The HS code for Dyed cotton twill fabric is 520833 (Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m2). The HS code for dyed woven fabric with 85% or more cotton, weighing 200g/m2 or less with a twill weave, is 5208.33.
How do I classify Dyed cotton twill fabric for customs?
Dyed cotton twill fabric is classified under HS code 520833 — Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m2. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 5208.33 and 5209.32?
The difference is strictly the weight: 5208.33 is for fabrics weighing 200g/m2 or less, while 5209.32 is for fabrics weighing more than 200g/m2.
Which countries are the top exporters of dyed cotton twill fabric (HS 520833)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 520833 (the code used for dyed cotton twill fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($112M, 62% of world exports), India ($20M) and Italy ($15M). World exports came to about $182M, 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 dyed cotton twill fabric (HS 520833)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 520833 (the code used for dyed cotton twill fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $36M, 21% of world imports), Indonesia ($33M) and Vietnam (about $24M). World imports came to about $170M, 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 Dyed cotton twill fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 520833 for Dyed cotton twill 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 dyed cotton twill fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, dyed cotton twill fabric (HS 520833) is classified under NCM 5208.33.00.