Product classification

HS code for Heavy yarn-dyed blend: 5211.41

Fabrics, woven, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, of yarns of different colours, plain weave.

Classification of heavy yarn-dyed blend under HS 5211.41

The classification of heavy yarn-dyed blend fabrics under HS code 5211.41 is based on the specific combination of fiber blend, weight, coloration method, and weave. This code is reserved for woven fabrics containing less than 85% cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers (such as polyester or nylon). The fabric must be heavy, exceeding 200 grams per square meter (g/m2). The term "of yarns of different colours" (yarn-dyed) indicates that the fabric is woven from yarns that were dyed before the weaving process began. This allows for the creation of structural patterns like stripes, checks, or heathered effects that are integral to the fabric's construction. The weave must be a plain weave, which is the most basic textile weave where the warp and weft threads cross each other alternately. This classification is common for durable, color-fast materials used in workwear, outdoor gear, and heavy-duty linens. It is distinguished from printed blends (5211.51) and dyed blends (5211.31) by the timing of the dyeing process and the resulting visual characteristics of the fabric.

Covers
  • Heavy yarn-dyed poly-cotton canvas
  • Striped heavy blend plain weave fabrics (>200g/m2)
  • Checked polyester-cotton workwear fabric
  • Multi-colored yarn plain weave upholstery blends
Also under 5211.41
  • Burlington Industries (yarn-dyed uniform fabrics)
  • Cone Mills (yarn-dyed plain weaves)
  • Arvind Ltd. (yarn-dyed shirting blends)
  • Kipas Textiles (heavy yarn-dyed fabrics)

Codes often confused with 5211.41

Common mistake. Commonly confused with 5209.41, which is for fabrics with 85% or more cotton. It is also frequently confused with 5211.42, which covers yarn-dyed blends with a twill weave rather than a plain weave. If the synthetic content is the predominant fiber by weight, some regions may look toward chapter 55.

5209.41Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, plain weave, weighing more than 200g/m25211.42Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, of yarns of different colours, denim

Top exporters and importers of HS 521141 (the code used for heavy yarn-dyed blend), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 521141 (the code used for heavy yarn-dyed blend) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 19% 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 521141, not only heavy yarn-dyed blend.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $20M
  2. 2 Italy $4.4M
  3. 3 Spain $4.2M

World total: $37M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Vietnam* ~$7.0M
  2. 2 China $3.9M
  3. 3 United States $3.9M

World total: $36M 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 yarn-dyed blend

Brazil classifies heavy yarn-dyed blend under NCM 5211.41.00: HS 5211.41 with 00 added.

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

Questions about heavy yarn-dyed blend

What is the HS code for Heavy yarn-dyed blend?

The HS code for Heavy yarn-dyed blend is 521141 (Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, of yarns of different colours, plain weave). The HS code is 5211.41, covering yarn-dyed cotton blends (less than 85% cotton) in a plain weave weighing over 200g/m2.

How do I classify Heavy yarn-dyed blend for customs?

Heavy yarn-dyed blend is classified under HS code 521141 — Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, of yarns of different colours, plain weave. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

How do I distinguish yarn-dyed from printed fabric?

In yarn-dyed fabrics, the individual threads are different colors before weaving. In printed fabrics, the design is applied only to the surface of the finished cloth.

Which countries are the top exporters of heavy yarn-dyed blend (HS 521141)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 521141 (the code used for heavy yarn-dyed blend) in UN Comtrade data were China ($20M, 54% of world exports), Italy ($4.4M) and Spain ($4.2M). World exports came to about $37M, 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 yarn-dyed blend (HS 521141)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 521141 (the code used for heavy yarn-dyed blend) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $7.0M, 19% of world imports), China ($3.9M) and the United States ($3.9M). World imports came to about $36M, 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 yarn-dyed blend the same in all countries?

The base HS code 521141 for Heavy yarn-dyed blend 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 yarn-dyed blend in Brazil?

In Brazil, heavy yarn-dyed blend (HS 521141) is classified under NCM 5211.41.00.