Product classification
HS code for Dyed plain weave cotton fabric: 5208.32
Fabrics, woven, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2.
Classification of dyed plain weave cotton fabric under HS 5208.32
Dyed plain weave cotton fabric weighing between 100g/m2 and 200g/m2 is classified under HS code 5208.32. This classification is highly specific and depends on four distinct variables: fiber content, weight, weave type, and finishing process. Under Chapter 52 (Cotton), heading 52.08 is reserved for woven fabrics containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2. Within this heading, the 30-series subheadings (5208.31 through 5208.39) are dedicated to dyed fabrics. Subheading 5208.32 specifically identifies fabrics with a "plain weave"—a simple over-under pattern—that weigh more than 100 g/m2 but not more than 200 g/m2. This weight range typically covers medium-weight textiles used for shirts, dresses, and light home furnishings. The classification ensures that lighter fabrics (under 100g/m2) and heavier fabrics (over 200g/m2) are separated into their own respective codes to reflect different market values and industrial uses.
- Covers
- Dyed cotton poplin (within the 100-200g/m2 range)
- Dyed cotton broadcloth
- Dyed cotton percale fabrics
- Dyed cotton lawn (if exceeding 100g/m2)
- Dyed cotton muslin (85%+ cotton, plain weave)
- Also under 5208.32
- Colored calico for crafts
- dyed poplin for shirts
- colored cotton bed sheets
- dyed drill for uniforms
- colored canvas for bags
Codes often confused with 5208.32
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with HS code 5208.31, which is for plain weave cotton fabrics weighing 100 g/m2 or less. Conversely, if the fabric exceeds 200 g/m2, it must be moved to heading 52.09, specifically 5209.31. Another error involves the weave; if the fabric is a twill or satin weave rather than a plain weave, it would fall under 5208.39. Finally, if the fabric is woven from yarns of different colors (like a gingham or plaid) rather than being piece-dyed, it belongs under 5208.42.
Top exporters and importers of HS 520832 (the code used for dyed plain weave cotton fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 520832 (the code used for dyed plain weave cotton fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 22% 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 520832, not only dyed plain weave cotton fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $445M 54% of world exports
- 2 India $125M 15% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $38M 4.6% of world exports
World total: $818M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Morocco $189M 22% of world imports
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$108M 13% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Vietnam* ~$94M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $859M 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 plain weave cotton fabric
Brazil classifies dyed plain weave cotton fabric under NCM 5208.32.00: HS 5208.32 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dyed plain weave cotton fabric
What is the HS code for Dyed plain weave cotton fabric?
The HS code for Dyed plain weave cotton fabric is 520832 (Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2). For fabrics weighing between 100g/m2 and 200g/m2 with 85% or more cotton, the HS code is 5208.32.
How do I classify Dyed plain weave cotton fabric for customs?
Dyed plain weave cotton fabric is classified under HS code 520832 — Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I determine if my fabric is plain weave?
Plain weave is the simplest textile weave where the warp and weft yarns cross each other at right angles, alternating over and under one another. It does not have the diagonal ribs seen in twill.
Which countries are the top exporters of dyed plain weave cotton fabric (HS 520832)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 520832 (the code used for dyed plain weave cotton fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($445M, 54% of world exports), India ($125M) and Türkiye ($38M). World exports came to about $818M, 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 plain weave cotton fabric (HS 520832)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 520832 (the code used for dyed plain weave cotton fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($189M, 22% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $108M) and Vietnam (about $94M). World imports came to about $859M, 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 plain weave cotton fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 520832 for Dyed plain weave cotton 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 plain weave cotton fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, dyed plain weave cotton fabric (HS 520832) is classified under NCM 5208.32.00.