Product classification

HS code for Heavyweight printed synthetic cotton blend: 5514.49

Fabrics, woven, printed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2.

Classification of heavyweight printed synthetic cotton blend under HS 5514.49

HS code 5514.49 is used for heavyweight printed woven fabrics made of synthetic staple fibers other than polyester, mixed mainly or solely with cotton. This code is a "catch-all" for synthetic blends that do not utilize polyester as the primary synthetic component, such as acrylic, nylon (polyamide), or polypropylene staple fibers. To fall under this code, the synthetic staple fiber content must be less than 85% by weight, and the fabric must weigh more than 170g/m2. The fabric must also be printed. This classification is part of a hierarchical system where polyester blends are prioritized in subheadings 5514.41 through 5514.43; therefore, 5514.49 is only used when the synthetic fiber is of a different type. The weight and the mixture with cotton are the defining characteristics that separate this from other synthetic blends in heading 5515. Proper identification of the specific synthetic polymer is required for customs compliance, as the "other than polyester" distinction is the primary driver for using this specific subheading.

Covers
  • Printed acrylic staple fiber and cotton blends (>170g/m2)
  • Printed nylon staple fiber and cotton woven fabrics (>170g/m2)
  • Heavyweight printed polypropylene and cotton mixed fabrics
  • Printed synthetic staple fiber blends (non-polyester) for upholstery
  • Heavyweight printed canvas made of mixed synthetic staple fibers and cotton
Also under 5514.49
  • Printed cotton-nylon blend for durable jackets
  • printed cotton-acrylic blend for warm apparel
  • printed heavy cotton-rayon blend for fashion items
  • specialized printed fabrics for outdoor furniture

Codes often confused with 5514.49

Common mistake. This code is often confused with 5514.41-43, which are strictly for polyester blends. If the synthetic fiber is polyester, 5514.49 is incorrect. It is also confused with heading 5515, which covers other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers but typically those not mixed mainly with cotton. If the weight is 170g/m2 or less, the fabric should be classified under 5513.49. If the cotton content is 85% or more, it moves to heading 5211.

5514.41Fabrics, woven; plain weave, printed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m255.15Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 555513.49Fabrics, woven; printed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyester, plain weave), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m252.11Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2

Top exporters and importers of HS 551449 (the code used for heavyweight printed synthetic cotton blend), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551449 (the code used for heavyweight printed synthetic cotton blend) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Myanmar, with 74% 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 551449, not only heavyweight printed synthetic cotton blend.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $22M
  2. 2 Belgium $11M
  3. 3 Germany $10M

World total: $84M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Myanmar $380M
  2. 2 Kazakhstan $50M
  3. 3 Russia* ~$12M

World total: $514M 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 synthetic cotton blend

Brazil classifies heavyweight printed synthetic cotton blend under NCM 5514.49.00: HS 5514.49 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 synthetic cotton blend

What is the HS code for Heavyweight printed synthetic cotton blend?

The HS code for Heavyweight printed synthetic cotton blend is 551449 (Fabrics, woven; printed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2).

How do I classify Heavyweight printed synthetic cotton blend for customs?

Heavyweight printed synthetic cotton blend is classified under HS code 551449 — Fabrics, woven; printed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for heavyweight printed synthetic cotton blends?

The HS code is 5514.49, provided the synthetic fiber is not polyester and the weight exceeds 170g/m2.

Does this code include polyester blends?

No, polyester staple fiber blends mixed with cotton are classified under 5514.41, 5514.42, or 5514.43 depending on the weave.

Which countries are the top exporters of heavyweight printed synthetic cotton blend (HS 551449)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551449 (the code used for heavyweight printed synthetic cotton blend) in UN Comtrade data were China ($22M, 26% of world exports), Belgium ($11M) and Germany ($10M). World exports came to about $84M, 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 synthetic cotton blend (HS 551449)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 551449 (the code used for heavyweight printed synthetic cotton blend) in UN Comtrade data were Myanmar ($380M, 74% of world imports), Kazakhstan ($50M) and Russia (about $12M). World imports came to about $514M, 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 synthetic cotton blend the same in all countries?

The base HS code 551449 for Heavyweight printed synthetic cotton 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 heavyweight printed synthetic cotton blend in Brazil?

In Brazil, heavyweight printed synthetic cotton blend (HS 551449) is classified under NCM 5514.49.00.