Product classification
HS code for Dyed cotton twill: 5209.32
Fabrics, woven, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Classification of dyed cotton twill under HS 5209.32
HS code 5209.32 is applied to heavy-weight woven cotton fabrics characterized by a twill weave. To qualify for this classification, the fabric must consist of at least 85% cotton by weight and have a mass exceeding 200 grams per square meter. The weave is specifically identified as a 3-thread or 4-thread twill, which includes cross twill patterns. This structure creates the characteristic diagonal lines (wales) on the surface of the fabric, providing increased durability, soil resistance, and better drape compared to plain weaves. The fabric must be dyed a single uniform color in the piece. This code is the standard classification for heavy cotton drills, gabardines, and certain types of heavy chino fabrics used in the production of work trousers, uniforms, and rugged outerwear. Accurate classification requires measuring the weight per square meter and analyzing the weave pattern under magnification to distinguish it from plain or satin weaves. The 200g/m2 threshold is the primary differentiator from lighter twill fabrics.
- Covers
- Heavy dyed cotton drill
- Dyed cotton gabardine over 200g/m2
- Heavyweight dyed cotton twill for uniforms
- 3-thread dyed cotton workwear twill
- 4-thread dyed cotton upholstery twill
- Also under 5209.32
- Khaki twill for trousers
- navy blue uniform twill
- black denim fabric (solid dyed)
- colored heavy cotton jackets
Codes often confused with 5209.32
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with HS code 5208.33, which covers the same type of fabric but weighing 200g/m2 or less. It is also confused with 5211.32 if the cotton content drops below 85%. Furthermore, denim is often misclassified here, but true denim (yarn-dyed with indigo) belongs under 5209.42.
Top exporters and importers of HS 520932 (the code used for dyed cotton twill), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 520932 (the code used for dyed cotton twill) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 28% 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 520932, not only dyed cotton twill.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $395M 49% of world exports
- 2 Pakistan $95M 12% of world exports
- 3 United States $58M 7.2% of world exports
World total: $808M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$225M 28% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Vietnam* ~$70M 8.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Mexico $56M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $792M 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
Brazil classifies dyed cotton twill under NCM 5209.32.00: HS 5209.32 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
What is the HS code for Dyed cotton twill?
The HS code for Dyed cotton twill is 520932 (Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2). For woven fabric with 85% or more cotton, weighing over 200g/m2 with a 3-thread or 4-thread twill weave, the HS code is 5209.32.
How do I classify Dyed cotton twill for customs?
Dyed cotton twill is classified under HS code 520932 — Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is denim classified under this HS code?
Generally no. While denim is a twill, most denim is woven from yarns of different colors (blue warp, white weft) and is classified under 5209.42.
Which countries are the top exporters of dyed cotton twill (HS 520932)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 520932 (the code used for dyed cotton twill) in UN Comtrade data were China ($395M, 49% of world exports), Pakistan ($95M) and the United States ($58M). World exports came to about $808M, 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 (HS 520932)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 520932 (the code used for dyed cotton twill) in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $225M, 28% of world imports), Vietnam (about $70M) and Mexico ($56M). World imports came to about $792M, 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 the same in all countries?
The base HS code 520932 for Dyed cotton twill 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 in Brazil?
In Brazil, dyed cotton twill (HS 520932) is classified under NCM 5209.32.00.