Product classification
HS code for Heavy dyed twill: 5209.32
Fabrics, woven, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Classification of heavy dyed twill under HS 5209.32
Heavy dyed twill fabrics consisting of 85% or more cotton are classified under HS code 5209.32. This classification is part of the cotton chapter (Chapter 52) and specifically falls under the heading for heavy cotton fabrics (weighing more than 200 g/m2). The "dyed" status indicates that the fabric has been colored in the piece, rather than being made from yarns of different colors or printed after weaving. The 5209.32 subheading is specific to 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill. This weave is highly valued for its durability and resistance to staining, making it a staple in the garment industry for items like denim (though denim has its own specific subheadings if it meets the "denim" definition) and heavy work trousers. Classification is determined by GRI 1 and the precise application of the weight and fiber content thresholds defined in the Chapter 52 legal notes.
- Covers
- 100% cotton dyed drill fabrics over 200 g/m2
- Heavyweight cotton gabardine (85%+ cotton)
- Dyed cotton cavalry twill
- Heavyweight cotton serge fabrics
- 3-thread or 4-thread dyed cotton twill for outerwear
- Also under 5209.32
- Khaki twill for trousers
- navy blue uniform twill
- black denim fabric (solid dyed)
- colored heavy cotton jackets
Codes often confused with 5209.32
Common mistake. A common misclassification is HS code 5208.32, which covers dyed twill fabrics that weigh 200 g/m2 or less. The weight threshold is a hard limit in the HS nomenclature. Another frequent error is using 5209.32 for fabrics that contain less than 85% cotton; such blends are classified under heading 5211. Furthermore, if the fabric is unbleached or bleached rather than dyed, it must be classified under 5209.12 or 5209.22 respectively. It is also important to distinguish this from "denim" as defined in Subheading Note 1 to Chapter 52, which is classified under 5209.42.
Top exporters and importers of HS 520932 (the code used for heavy dyed twill), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 520932 (the code used for heavy dyed twill) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 28% 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 520932, not only heavy dyed twill.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $395M 49% of world exports
- 2 Pakistan $95M 12% of world exports
- 3 United States $58M 7.2% of world exports
World total: $808M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$225M 28% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Vietnam* ~$70M 8.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Mexico $56M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $792M 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 dyed twill
Brazil classifies heavy dyed twill under NCM 5209.32.00: HS 5209.32 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about heavy dyed twill
What is the HS code for Heavy dyed twill?
The HS code for Heavy dyed twill is 520932 (Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2). The HS code for dyed woven fabrics containing 85% or more cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m2, with a 3-thread or 4-thread twill weave, is 5209.32.
How do I classify Heavy dyed twill for customs?
Heavy dyed twill is classified under HS code 520932 — Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can this code be used for blended fabrics?
Only if the cotton content remains at or above 85% by weight. If the cotton content is lower, the fabric is classified under heading 5211.
Which countries are the top exporters of heavy dyed twill (HS 520932)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 520932 (the code used for heavy dyed twill) in UN Comtrade data were China ($395M, 49% of world exports), Pakistan ($95M) and the United States ($58M). World exports came to about $808M, 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 dyed twill (HS 520932)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 520932 (the code used for heavy dyed twill) in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $225M, 28% of world imports), Vietnam (about $70M) and Mexico ($56M). World imports came to about $792M, 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 dyed twill the same in all countries?
The base HS code 520932 for Heavy dyed 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 dyed twill in Brazil?
In Brazil, heavy dyed twill (HS 520932) is classified under NCM 5209.32.00.