Product classification
HS code for Heavyweight yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend: 5514.30
Fabrics, woven, of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2.
Classification of heavyweight yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend under HS 5514.30
HS code 5514.30 applies to woven fabrics that are primarily composed of synthetic staple fibers but contain less than 85% of such fibers by weight. These fabrics are specifically mixed mainly or solely with cotton and must have a weight exceeding 170g/m2. The "yarn-dyed" designation (yarns of different colors) is a key characteristic of this subheading, distinguishing it from fabrics that are unbleached, bleached, dyed a single color, or printed. The classification process involves analyzing the fiber blend ratio and the weight per square meter. Because these fabrics are made from staple fibers (fibers of a finite length) rather than continuous filaments, they fall under Chapter 55. The inclusion of cotton as the secondary fiber and the specific weight requirement ensures that lighter blends or blends with other fibers like silk or wool are excluded from this specific code. This classification is vital for the garment industry, particularly for durable workwear and heavy-duty shirting materials that require the breathability of cotton and the strength of synthetics.
- Covers
- Yarn-dyed polyester-cotton twill for workwear
- Heavyweight striped synthetic/cotton canvas
- Plaid or checked synthetic staple fiber fabrics mixed with cotton
- Chambray-style synthetic blends exceeding 170g/m2
- Jacquard woven synthetic/cotton blends with multi-colored yarns
- Also under 5514.30
- Brooks Brothers yarn-dyed oxford fabric
- Ralph Lauren plaid shirting
- upholstery fabric for sofas (e.g., from Kravet)
- heavy flannel shirt fabric
- patterned denim-like fabrics
Codes often confused with 5514.30
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 5513.31 through 5513.39, which cover similar yarn-dyed synthetic/cotton blends but for fabrics weighing 170g/m2 or less. Additionally, if the cotton content exceeds the synthetic content by weight, the product might be classified under Chapter 52 (Cotton). Specifically, heading 5211 covers cotton-predominant fabrics mixed with man-made fibers weighing over 200g/m2. It is also important to distinguish between staple fibers (Chapter 55) and continuous filaments (Chapter 54).
Top exporters and importers of HS 551430 (the code used for heavyweight yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551430 (the code used for heavyweight yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 11% of world imports. Bangladesh did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 15% of its imports here ($995K, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 551430, not only heavyweight yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $34M 41% of world exports
- 2 Italy $12M 14% of world exports
- 3 France $7.3M 8.7% of world exports
World total: $83M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$9.1M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $5.0M 5.9% of world imports
- 3 Bangladesh* ~$4.8M 5.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
Bangladesh did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 15% of its imports here ($995K, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $84M 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 codes for heavyweight yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend
Brazil splits HS 5514.30 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 5514.30.11Yarn-dyed polycotton plain weave, over 170 g/m²
- 5514.30.12Yarn-dyed polycotton 3/4-thread twill over 170g/m²
- 5514.30.19Other yarn-dyed polycotton fabric, over 170 g/m²
- 5514.30.90Other yarn-dyed synthetic/cotton, over 170 g/m²
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about heavyweight yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend
What is the HS code for Heavyweight yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for Heavyweight yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend is 551430 (Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2).
How do I classify Heavyweight yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend for customs?
Heavyweight yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend is classified under HS code 551430 — Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for heavyweight yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blends?
The correct HS code for these fabrics, provided they contain less than 85% synthetic staple fibers and weigh over 170g/m2, is 5514.30.
How is weight measured for this HS classification?
Weight is measured in grams per square meter (g/m2). For this code, the fabric must be verified to exceed the 170g/m2 threshold through standardized textile testing.
Which countries are the top exporters of heavyweight yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend (HS 551430)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551430 (the code used for heavyweight yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend) in UN Comtrade data were China ($34M, 41% of world exports), Italy ($12M) and France ($7.3M). World exports came to about $83M, 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 yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend (HS 551430)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 551430 (the code used for heavyweight yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $9.1M, 11% of world imports), China ($5.0M) and Bangladesh (about $4.8M). World imports came to about $84M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Bangladesh did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 15% of its imports here ($995K, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Is the HS code for Heavyweight yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend the same in all countries?
The base HS code 551430 for Heavyweight yarn-dyed 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 yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 551430 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for heavyweight yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend depends on the product's details: 5514.30.11 (Yarn-dyed polycotton plain weave, over 170 g/m²), 5514.30.12 (Yarn-dyed polycotton 3/4-thread twill over 170g/m²), 5514.30.19 (Other yarn-dyed polycotton fabric, over 170 g/m²), 5514.30.90 (Other yarn-dyed synthetic/cotton, over 170 g/m²).