Product classification
HS code for Heavy cotton blend twill: 5211.12
Fabrics, woven, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, unbleached, 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Classification of heavy cotton blend twill under HS 5211.12
The classification of heavy cotton blend twill under HS code 5211.12 is strictly governed by the material composition and physical properties of the textile. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the Chapter 52 notes, this code is designated for woven fabrics containing less than 85% cotton by weight. The cotton must be mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, such as polyester, nylon, or acrylic. The fabric must be "unbleached," which refers to textiles in the grey state as they come from the loom, before any bleaching, dyeing, or printing processes have been applied. A critical factor is the weight; the fabric must exceed 200 grams per square meter (g/m2), which distinguishes it from lighter apparel fabrics. The weave structure is also specified as a 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill. This weave is characterized by diagonal lines on the surface of the fabric, created by the offset of the warp and weft intersections. This specific combination of low cotton percentage, heavy weight, and twill weave ensures the fabric is correctly categorized for international trade and tariff application. The 5211 heading is essential for tracking synthetic-natural blends, which often have different duty rates than pure cotton. Importers must ensure that the man-made fiber component is significant enough to drop the cotton weight below the 85% threshold, as even a 1% difference can shift the classification to a different heading entirely.
- Covers
- Unbleached cotton-polyester twill (over 200g/m2)
- Unbleached cotton-nylon drill fabrics
- Heavy unbleached cotton-rich gabardine
- 3-thread or 4-thread unbleached blended twill
- Also under 5211.12
- Levi's (denim fabrics)
- Dickies (workwear fabrics)
- Milliken & Company (industrial textiles)
- Cone Denim
- Mount Vernon Mills.
Codes often confused with 5211.12
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with 5209.12, which applies to fabrics with 85% or more cotton content. Another common error is using 5514.12, which is reserved for fabrics where synthetic staple fibers predominate by weight over the cotton component.
Top exporters and importers of HS 521112 (the code used for heavy cotton blend twill), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 521112 (the code used for heavy cotton blend twill) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 24% 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 521112, not only heavy cotton blend twill.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $15M 33% of world exports
- 2 Pakistan $11M 24% of world exports
- 3 India $5.3M 12% of world exports
World total: $44M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$12M 24% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Italy $7.1M 15% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $3.8M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $49M 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 twill
Brazil classifies heavy cotton blend twill under NCM 5211.12.00: HS 5211.12 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 twill
What is the HS code for Heavy cotton blend twill?
The HS code for Heavy cotton blend twill is 521112 (Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, unbleached, 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2). The HS code is 5211.12 for unbleached fabrics weighing over 200g/m2 with less than 85% cotton.
How do I classify Heavy cotton blend twill for customs?
Heavy cotton blend twill is classified under HS code 521112 — Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, unbleached, 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include dyed fabrics?
No, dyed cotton blend twill fabrics are classified under 5211.32.
Which countries are the top exporters of heavy cotton blend twill (HS 521112)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 521112 (the code used for heavy cotton blend twill) in UN Comtrade data were China ($15M, 33% of world exports), Pakistan ($11M) and India ($5.3M). World exports came to about $44M, 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 twill (HS 521112)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 521112 (the code used for heavy cotton blend twill) in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $12M, 24% of world imports), Italy ($7.1M) and the Netherlands ($3.8M). World imports came to about $49M, 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 twill the same in all countries?
The base HS code 521112 for Heavy cotton blend 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 heavy cotton blend twill in Brazil?
In Brazil, heavy cotton blend twill (HS 521112) is classified under NCM 5211.12.00.