Product classification
HS code for Lightweight bleached fabric: 5210.29
Fabrics, woven, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, bleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5210.2.
Classification of lightweight bleached fabric under HS 5210.29
The classification of lightweight bleached fabric under HS code 5210.29 is based on three primary criteria: fiber composition, weight, and the finishing process. This code is designated for woven fabrics containing less than 85% cotton by weight, where the cotton is mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers (such as polyester). Furthermore, the fabric must weigh 200g/m2 or less, qualifying it as "lightweight" within the context of Chapter 52. The "bleached" status indicates that the fabric has undergone a chemical whitening process but has not yet been dyed or printed. Subheading 5210.29 specifically covers "other" weaves that are not plain, twill, or satin weaves already specified in the preceding subheadings of 5210.2. Accurate classification requires a laboratory analysis of the fiber percentage and a precise measurement of the grams per square meter to ensure compliance with the 85% threshold and the weight limit.
- Covers
- Bleached cotton-polyester poplin blends
- Lightweight bleached dobby weave fabrics
- Bleached jacquard cotton-synthetic blends
- Woven bleached linings under 200g/m2
- Bleached broadcloth with less than 85% cotton
- Also under 5210.29
- Carrington Textiles (workwear blends)
- Klopman International
- Milliken & Company
- Toray Industries
- Teijin Frontier
Codes often confused with 5210.29
Common mistake. Which other HS codes get confused with this one and why. Mention specific code numbers. It is often confused with HS code 5208.29, which is for fabrics containing 85% or more cotton. Another common error is using HS code 5513.19, which applies to fabrics made of synthetic staple fibers where the cotton content is secondary but the synthetic fiber dominates the blend in a different ratio or weight class.
Top exporters and importers of HS 521029 (the code used for lightweight bleached fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 521029 (the code used for lightweight bleached fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 50% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 15% 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 521029, not only lightweight bleached fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $35M 50% of world exports
- 2 Pakistan $8.2M 12% of world exports
- 3 Germany $5.5M 8.0% of world exports
World total: $70M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$11M 15% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$6.1M 8.1% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Indonesia $5.2M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $75M 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 lightweight bleached fabric
Brazil splits HS 5210.29 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 5210.29.10Bleached cotton-mix 3/4-thread twill, to 200 g/m²
- 5210.29.90Bleached cotton-mix, other weaves, up to 200 g/m²
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about lightweight bleached fabric
What is the HS code for Lightweight bleached fabric?
The HS code for Lightweight bleached fabric is 521029 (Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, bleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5210.2). The specific HS code for woven fabrics with less than 85% cotton, mixed with man-made fibers, weighing under 200g/m2 and bleached, is 5210.29.
How do I classify Lightweight bleached fabric for customs?
Lightweight bleached fabric is classified under HS code 521029 — Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, bleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5210.2. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What defines the weight limit for this code?
To qualify for this specific subheading, the fabric must have a weight not exceeding 200 grams per square meter (g/m2).
Which countries are the top exporters of lightweight bleached fabric (HS 521029)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 521029 (the code used for lightweight bleached fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($35M, 50% of world exports), Pakistan ($8.2M) and Germany ($5.5M). World exports came to about $70M, 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 lightweight bleached fabric (HS 521029)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 521029 (the code used for lightweight bleached fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $11M, 15% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $6.1M) and Indonesia ($5.2M). World imports came to about $75M, 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 Lightweight bleached fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 521029 for Lightweight bleached fabric 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 lightweight bleached fabric in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 521029 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for lightweight bleached fabric depends on the product's details: 5210.29.10 (Bleached cotton-mix 3/4-thread twill, to 200 g/m²), 5210.29.90 (Bleached cotton-mix, other weaves, up to 200 g/m²).