Product classification
HS code for Dyed poly-cotton fabric: 5513.23
Fabrics, woven, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2.
Classification of dyed poly-cotton fabric under HS 5513.23
Dyed poly-cotton fabric that contains less than 85% polyester staple fibers and is mixed mainly with cotton, weighing no more than 170g/m2, is classified under HS code 5513.23. This classification falls under Chapter 55, which governs man-made staple fibers. Heading 55.13 is specific to woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170 g/m2. The subheading 5513.23 is a residual category for "other" woven fabrics that are dyed, meaning they are not plain weave (which is covered by 5513.21). This typically includes twill weaves, weaves with patterns like dobby, or satin weaves. The classification is driven by the fact that the polyester is in "staple" form (spun yarn) rather than continuous filament, and that the cotton content is significant enough to define the blend but the synthetic fiber remains the primary synthetic component by weight.
- Covers
- Dyed poly-cotton twill (e.g., 3-thread or 4-thread twill)
- Dyed poly-cotton drill fabrics under 170g/m2
- Dyed poly-cotton dobby weave fabrics
- Dyed poly-cotton oxford fabrics (if not plain weave)
- Dyed poly-cotton gabardine (lightweight)
- Also under 5513.23
- Ralph Lauren (blended shirts)
- Gap (poly-cotton apparel)
- H&M (lightweight blended garments)
- Uniqlo (some blended shirting)
Codes often confused with 5513.23
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 5513.21, which is strictly for plain weave fabrics. If the fabric has a diagonal rib or pattern, 5513.23 is correct; if it is a simple 1x1 weave, 5513.21 applies. It is also frequently confused with heading 55.14, which covers similar poly-cotton blends that weigh more than 170 g/m2. Furthermore, if the polyester content is 85% or more, the fabric moves to heading 55.12. If the polyester is filament yarn rather than staple fiber, it would be classified in Chapter 54 under heading 54.07.
Top exporters and importers of HS 551323 (the code used for dyed poly-cotton fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551323 (the code used for dyed poly-cotton fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Nigeria, 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 551323, not only dyed poly-cotton fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $85M 62% of world exports
- 2 Japan $13M 9.7% of world exports
- 3 Thailand $7.4M 5.4% of world exports
World total: $137M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Nigeria $23M 17% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$20M 15% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Bangladesh* ~$16M 12% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $136M 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 codes for dyed poly-cotton fabric
Brazil splits HS 5513.23 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 5513.23.10Dyed polycotton 3/4-thread twill, max 170 g/m²
- 5513.23.90Other dyed polycotton fabric, max 170 g/m²
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dyed poly-cotton fabric
What is the HS code for Dyed poly-cotton fabric?
The HS code for Dyed poly-cotton fabric is 551323 (Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2).
How do I classify Dyed poly-cotton fabric for customs?
Dyed poly-cotton fabric is classified under HS code 551323 — Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for dyed poly-cotton twill fabric?
If it weighs 170g/m2 or less and is a staple fiber blend, the HS code is 5513.23.
What does "staple fiber" mean in this classification?
Staple fibers are short fibers (like cotton or cut synthetic fibers) that must be spun together to create yarn, as opposed to continuous filaments which are long, unbroken strands.
Which countries are the top exporters of dyed poly-cotton fabric (HS 551323)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551323 (the code used for dyed poly-cotton fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($85M, 62% of world exports), Japan ($13M) and Thailand ($7.4M). World exports came to about $137M, 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 poly-cotton fabric (HS 551323)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 551323 (the code used for dyed poly-cotton fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Nigeria ($23M, 17% of world imports), Vietnam (about $20M) and Bangladesh (about $16M). World imports came to about $136M, 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 poly-cotton fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 551323 for Dyed poly-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 poly-cotton fabric in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 551323 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for dyed poly-cotton fabric depends on the product's details: 5513.23.10 (Dyed polycotton 3/4-thread twill, max 170 g/m²), 5513.23.90 (Other dyed polycotton fabric, max 170 g/m²).