Product classification
HS code for Heavy cotton blend fabric: 5211.19
Fabrics, woven, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, unbleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5211.1, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Classification of heavy cotton blend fabric under HS 5211.19
Heavy cotton blend fabric is classified under HS code 5211.19. This classification applies to woven fabrics containing less than 85% cotton by weight, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, which are unbleached and weigh more than 200 grams per square meter (g/m2). The subheading 5211.19 acts as a residual category for 'other' weaves that are not plain or twill. This means if the fabric does not follow a standard 3-thread or 4-thread twill or a simple plain weave, it falls here. The 'unbleached' status refers to fabric in the 'grey' or 'natural' state, having not been subjected to bleaching, dyeing, or printing. These fabrics are often used as base materials for industrial coatings, heavy-duty bags, or as substrates for further textile processing.
- Covers
- Unbleached cotton-polyester satin weaves > 200g/m2
- Unbleached cotton-synthetic jacquard blends > 200g/m2
- Heavy unbleached dobby weave cotton blends
- Unbleached specialty weave industrial cotton blends
- Also under 5211.19
- Cone Mills (unbleached denim blends)
- Arvind Ltd. (heavy cotton-poly blends)
- Weiqiao Textile (unbleached workwear fabrics)
- Milliken & Company (industrial fabric blends)
Codes often confused with 5211.19
Common mistake. Common misclassifications include 5211.11 (plain weave) and 5211.12 (3-thread or 4-thread twill). Importers often default to these codes without verifying the specific weave structure. Additionally, if the fabric is bleached, it moves to 5211.20. If the weight is 200g/m2 or less, it falls under heading 5210. Accurate identification of the weave pattern is the most frequent challenge for this specific code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 521119 (the code used for heavy cotton blend fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 521119 (the code used for heavy cotton blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Romania, with 16% 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 521119, not only heavy cotton blend fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $13M 31% of world exports
- 2 Pakistan $8.0M 20% of world exports
- 3 Italy $4.1M 10% of world exports
World total: $41M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Romania $7.8M 16% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$7.6M 15% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Indonesia $3.1M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $50M 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 heavy cotton blend fabric
Brazil classifies heavy cotton blend fabric under NCM 5211.19.00: HS 5211.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about heavy cotton blend fabric
What is the HS code for Heavy cotton blend fabric?
The HS code for Heavy cotton blend fabric is 521119 (Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, unbleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5211.1, weighing more than 200g/m2). The HS code for unbleached woven fabrics of < 85% cotton, mixed with man-made fibers, weighing > 200g/m2 with 'other' weaves is 5211.19.
How do I classify Heavy cotton blend fabric for customs?
Heavy cotton blend fabric is classified under HS code 521119 — Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, unbleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5211.1, weighing more than 200g/m2. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What does 'unbleached' mean in HS classification?
Unbleached refers to fabrics that have not been bleached, dyed, or printed, retaining the natural color of the constituent fibers.
Which countries are the top exporters of heavy cotton blend fabric (HS 521119)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 521119 (the code used for heavy cotton blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($13M, 31% of world exports), Pakistan ($8.0M) and Italy ($4.1M). World exports came to about $41M, 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 heavy cotton blend fabric (HS 521119)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 521119 (the code used for heavy cotton blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Romania ($7.8M, 16% of world imports), Vietnam (about $7.6M) and Indonesia ($3.1M). World imports came to about $50M, 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 Heavy cotton blend fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 521119 for Heavy cotton blend 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 heavy cotton blend fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, heavy cotton blend fabric (HS 521119) is classified under NCM 5211.19.00.