Product classification
HS code for Heavyweight poly-cotton plain weave: 5514.11
Fabrics, woven, plain weave, unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2.
Classification of heavyweight poly-cotton plain weave under HS 5514.11
Heavyweight poly-cotton plain weave fabric is classified under HS code 5514.11. This classification is based on the material composition, weight, and weave type. The fabric must contain less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton. The weight must exceed 170g/m2, which categorizes it as a heavyweight fabric within the 5514 heading. The specific subheading 5514.11 is reserved for fabrics that are either unbleached or bleached. A plain weave is the simplest weaving pattern, where the threads cross each other in an alternating over-and-under sequence. This structure results in a flat, durable surface. For customs purposes, the distinction between unbleached (greige) and bleached (whitened) is grouped together under this code, but they must be distinguished from dyed or printed fabrics. Proper classification requires verifying that the polyester is the primary synthetic fiber and that the weave does not have the diagonal ribbing characteristic of twill.
- Covers
- Unbleached poly-cotton canvas
- Bleached heavyweight poly-cotton sheeting
- Greige plain weave industrial fabrics
- Heavyweight bleached poly-cotton duck
- Plain weave poly-cotton fabric for hospital linens
- Also under 5514.11
- Carhartt workwear fabric (unfinished)
- Dickies uniform fabric (greige)
- Levi's denim base (if blended)
- Hanes T-shirt fabric (heavier weight)
- IKEA furniture cover base fabric
Codes often confused with 5514.11
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is with HS code 5514.21, which is the code for the same fabric when it is dyed. Another common error is 5514.12, which covers twill weave instead of plain weave. If the cotton content exceeds 50% and the synthetic fiber is not the main man-made fiber, it might be incorrectly placed in 5211.11. Finally, if the fabric weight is 170g/m2 or less, it belongs in heading 5513. Precise measurement of weight and identification of weave are mandatory for correct entry.
Top exporters and importers of HS 551411 (the code used for heavyweight poly-cotton plain weave), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551411 (the code used for heavyweight poly-cotton plain weave) in UN Comtrade data was Pakistan, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 11% 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 551411, not only heavyweight poly-cotton plain weave.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Pakistan $16M 38% of world exports
- 2 China $11M 25% of world exports
- 3 India $3.2M 7.4% of world exports
World total: $43M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $5.0M 11% of world imports
- 2 Australia $3.2M 7.1% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $3.1M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $45M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 heavyweight poly-cotton plain weave
Brazil classifies heavyweight poly-cotton plain weave under NCM 5514.11.00: HS 5514.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about heavyweight poly-cotton plain weave
What is the HS code for Heavyweight poly-cotton plain weave?
The HS code for Heavyweight poly-cotton plain weave is 551411 (Fabrics, woven; plain weave, unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2). The HS code is 5514.11, applicable to unbleached or bleached plain weave fabrics over 170g/m2.
How do I classify Heavyweight poly-cotton plain weave for customs?
Heavyweight poly-cotton plain weave is classified under HS code 551411 — Fabrics, woven; plain weave, unbleached or bleached, 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 does "unbleached" mean in HS classification?
Unbleached refers to fabric in its natural, "greige" state as it comes off the loom, before any whitening or dyeing processes have occurred.
Which countries are the top exporters of heavyweight poly-cotton plain weave (HS 551411)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551411 (the code used for heavyweight poly-cotton plain weave) in UN Comtrade data were Pakistan ($16M, 38% of world exports), China ($11M) and India ($3.2M). World exports came to about $43M, 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 heavyweight poly-cotton plain weave (HS 551411)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 551411 (the code used for heavyweight poly-cotton plain weave) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($5.0M, 11% of world imports), Australia ($3.2M) and Thailand ($3.1M). World imports came to about $45M, 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 Heavyweight poly-cotton plain weave the same in all countries?
The base HS code 551411 for Heavyweight poly-cotton plain weave 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 heavyweight poly-cotton plain weave in Brazil?
In Brazil, heavyweight poly-cotton plain weave (HS 551411) is classified under NCM 5514.11.00.