Product classification

HS code for Dyed poly-cotton twill fabric: 5514.22

Fabrics, woven, 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2.

Classification of dyed poly-cotton twill fabric under HS 5514.22

Dyed poly-cotton twill fabric is classified under HS code 5514.22. This classification is determined by four primary technical criteria: the nature of the fiber (staple vs. filament), the fiber blend ratio, the fabric weight, and the weave structure. Under Chapter 55, heading 5514 covers woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers containing less than 85% of such fibers by weight, mixed mainly with cotton, and weighing more than 170 g/m2. Subheading 5514.22 specifically identifies the fabric as being "dyed" and having a "3-thread or 4-thread twill" construction, which includes cross twill. Twill is identified by the diagonal ribbing pattern created by the offset of the warp and weft threads. The dyeing process must occur after the fabric is woven (piece-dyed) to meet the requirements of this subheading, as opposed to being woven from yarns of different colors.

Covers
  • Dyed 3-thread polyester-cotton twill for heavy uniforms
  • Dyed 4-thread poly-cotton cross twill fabrics
  • Heavyweight dyed drill fabrics (twill weave)
  • Dyed poly-cotton gabardine exceeding 170g/m2
  • Industrial strength dyed twill blends
Also under 5514.22
  • Dickies dyed twill pants fabric
  • Carhartt dyed duck fabric
  • Levi's dyed twill jeans fabric
  • Uniform Solutions dyed twill
  • Red Kap dyed workwear twill

Codes often confused with 5514.22

Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 5211.32, which is for dyed cotton twill. The difference lies in the predominant fiber; if cotton is 85% or more, it belongs in Chapter 52. If polyester staple fibers are present but less than 85%, and it is mixed with cotton, 5514.22 is correct. It is also frequently confused with 5514.21, which is reserved for plain weave fabrics.

5211.32Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill5514.21Fabrics, woven; plain weave, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2

Top exporters and importers of HS 551422 (the code used for dyed poly-cotton twill fabric), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551422 (the code used for dyed poly-cotton twill fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 60% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 15% of world imports. Japan reports $659M of its chapter 55 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 551422, not only dyed poly-cotton twill fabric.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $297M
  2. 2 Pakistan $26M
  3. 3 Malaysia $22M

Japan reports $659M of its chapter 55 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.

World total: $495M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Bangladesh* ~$71M
  2. 2 Morocco $66M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$36M

World total: $481M 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 poly-cotton twill fabric

Brazil classifies dyed poly-cotton twill fabric under NCM 5514.22.00: HS 5514.22 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about dyed poly-cotton twill fabric

What is the HS code for Dyed poly-cotton twill fabric?

The HS code for Dyed poly-cotton twill fabric is 551422 (Fabrics, woven; 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2). The HS code is 5514.22, provided the fabric weighs over 170 g/m2 and contains less than 85% polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton.

How do I classify Dyed poly-cotton twill fabric for customs?

Dyed poly-cotton twill fabric is classified under HS code 551422 — Fabrics, woven; 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What defines a 3-thread or 4-thread twill in HS classification?

It refers to the number of threads in the weave repeat pattern that creates the characteristic diagonal line or "wale" of the twill fabric.

Which countries are the top exporters of dyed poly-cotton twill fabric (HS 551422)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551422 (the code used for dyed poly-cotton twill fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($297M, 60% of world exports), Pakistan ($26M) and Malaysia ($22M). World exports came to about $495M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Japan reports $659M of its chapter 55 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.

Which countries are the top importers of dyed poly-cotton twill fabric (HS 551422)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 551422 (the code used for dyed poly-cotton twill fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $71M, 15% of world imports), Morocco ($66M) and Vietnam (about $36M). World imports came to about $481M, 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 twill fabric the same in all countries?

The base HS code 551422 for Dyed poly-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 poly-cotton twill fabric in Brazil?

In Brazil, dyed poly-cotton twill fabric (HS 551422) is classified under NCM 5514.22.00.