Product classification

HS code for Heavyweight printed poly-cotton twill: 5514.42

Fabrics, woven, 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, printed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2.

Classification of heavyweight printed poly-cotton twill under HS 5514.42

Heavyweight printed poly-cotton twill is classified under HS code 5514.42. This classification is specific to woven fabrics containing less than 85% polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton, weighing more than 170g/m2, and featuring a 3-thread or 4-thread twill weave. The twill weave is characterized by diagonal ribs on the surface of the fabric, created by the offset of the warp and weft threads. This includes cross twill patterns. The "printed" aspect means the fabric has been decorated with a design after being woven. Because the polyester content is under 85%, it falls under heading 5514 rather than 5512. The weight threshold of 170g/m2 is the dividing line between heading 5513 (lightweight) and 5514 (heavyweight). Accurate classification requires verifying the weave structure under magnification to ensure it meets the 3 or 4-thread requirement. If the weave is a 5-thread twill or a different complex structure, it would move to a different subheading. The use of staple fibers is also a mandatory condition; continuous filament yarns would shift the product to Chapter 54.

Covers
  • Printed 3-thread twill poly-cotton fabric (>170g/m2)
  • Printed 4-thread twill poly-cotton drill or denim-look blends
  • Heavyweight printed cross twill fabrics mixed with cotton
  • Printed gabardine fabrics with polyester staple fiber and cotton
  • Twill-weave printed workwear fabrics exceeding 170g/m2
Also under 5514.42
  • Printed twill fabrics for fashion jeans (e.g., from Guess, Diesel)
  • printed work uniforms (e.g., medical scrubs with patterns)
  • printed heavy cotton-poly twill for jackets
  • printed chino fabrics

Codes often confused with 5514.42

Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 5514.41, which is for plain weave fabrics. If the fabric has a weave other than a 3 or 4-thread twill, it should be under 5514.43. If the weight is 170g/m2 or less, it belongs under 5513.42. Additionally, if the cotton content is 85% or more, the correct code is 5211.42. Confusion also arises with 5512.29 if the synthetic content is misinterpreted as being over 85%.

5514.41Fabrics, woven; plain weave, printed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m25514.43Fabrics, woven; printed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, weight exceeding 170g/m2, n.e.c. in heading no. 55145211.42Fabrics, 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, denim5512.29Fabrics, woven; of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, other than unbleached or bleached

Top exporters and importers of HS 551442 (the code used for heavyweight printed poly-cotton twill), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551442 (the code used for heavyweight printed poly-cotton twill) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 48% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Tunisia, with about 25% 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 551442, not only heavyweight printed poly-cotton twill.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Italy $101M
  2. 2 Germany $33M
  3. 3 United Kingdom $12M

World total: $209M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Tunisia* ~$46M
  2. 2 Germany $32M
  3. 3 France $12M

World total: $188M 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 heavyweight printed poly-cotton twill

Brazil classifies heavyweight printed poly-cotton twill under NCM 5514.42.00: HS 5514.42 with 00 added.

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

Questions about heavyweight printed poly-cotton twill

What is the HS code for Heavyweight printed poly-cotton twill?

The HS code for Heavyweight printed poly-cotton twill is 551442 (Fabrics, woven; 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, printed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2). The HS code is 5514.42, applicable for printed twill weaves with less than 85% polyester staple fibers and weight over 170g/m2.

How do I classify Heavyweight printed poly-cotton twill for customs?

Heavyweight printed poly-cotton twill is classified under HS code 551442 — Fabrics, woven; 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, printed, 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 defines a 3-thread or 4-thread twill for this code?

It refers to the number of threads in the weave repeat that create the diagonal pattern; this must be verified via technical specification.

Which countries are the top exporters of heavyweight printed poly-cotton twill (HS 551442)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551442 (the code used for heavyweight printed poly-cotton twill) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($101M, 48% of world exports), Germany ($33M) and the United Kingdom ($12M). World exports came to about $209M, 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 printed poly-cotton twill (HS 551442)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 551442 (the code used for heavyweight printed poly-cotton twill) in UN Comtrade data were Tunisia (about $46M, 25% of world imports), Germany ($32M) and France ($12M). World imports came to about $188M, 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 printed poly-cotton twill the same in all countries?

The base HS code 551442 for Heavyweight printed poly-cotton 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 heavyweight printed poly-cotton twill in Brazil?

In Brazil, heavyweight printed poly-cotton twill (HS 551442) is classified under NCM 5514.42.00.