Product classification
HS code for Lightweight synthetic blend: 5513.19
Fabrics, woven, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached.
Classification of lightweight synthetic blend under HS 5513.19
Woven fabrics classified under HS code 5513.19 consist of less than 85% synthetic staple fibers, excluding polyester, mixed primarily or solely with cotton. These materials are lightweight, with a mass not exceeding 170 grams per square meter (g/m2). A defining characteristic of this specific subheading is the finish: the fabric must be either unbleached or bleached. Unbleached fabrics are those in the "greige" state, while bleached fabrics have been chemically treated to achieve a white appearance. This code is used for fabrics that have not yet been dyed, printed, or woven from yarns of different colors. The classification relies heavily on the fiber type; if the synthetic staple fiber is polyester, it would be excluded from this specific code. Accurate classification requires a certificate of analysis confirming the fiber percentages and the absence of any dyeing or printing.
- Covers
- Unbleached acrylic and cotton blends
- Bleached nylon staple fiber and cotton fabrics
- Greige woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (non-polyester) mixed with cotton
- Bleached lightweight modacrylic staple fiber blends
- Also under 5513.19
- Invista Cordura NYCO (nylon-cotton)
- TenCate Tecasafe (modacrylic-cotton)
- Milliken & Company (specialty blends)
- DuPont Nomex (aramid-cotton blends)
- Schoeller Textil (technical blends)
Codes often confused with 5513.19
Common mistake. This code is often confused with HS code 5513.11, which is specifically for unbleached or bleached plain weave polyester staple fiber blends. Another common misclassification is HS code 5513.29, which covers the same fiber blends but in a dyed state. Additionally, if the fabric is predominantly cotton by weight (over 50% but less than 85%), it might be incorrectly placed in 5210.19, which covers unbleached or bleached cotton blends under 200g/m2. The distinction between Chapter 52 and Chapter 55 depends on which fiber (cotton vs. synthetic staple) predominates by weight.
Top exporters and importers of HS 551319 (the code used for lightweight synthetic blend), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551319 (the code used for lightweight synthetic blend) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Myanmar, with 73% of world imports. Vietnam 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 91% of its exports here ($14M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters. Cambodia 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 92% of its imports here ($14M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 551319, not only lightweight synthetic blend.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $13M 34% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$8.3M 23% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 France $3.6M 9.8% of world exports
Vietnam 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 91% of its exports here ($14M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $37M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Myanmar $185M 73% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $17M 6.7% of world imports
- 3 Uganda $8.9M 3.5% of world imports
Cambodia 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 92% of its imports here ($14M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $253M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 lightweight synthetic blend
Brazil classifies lightweight synthetic blend under NCM 5513.19.00: HS 5513.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about lightweight synthetic blend
What is the HS code for Lightweight synthetic blend?
The HS code for Lightweight synthetic blend is 551319 (Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached). The HS code for lightweight unbleached or bleached synthetic blends (non-polyester, <85% synthetic staple, mixed with cotton, <= 170g/m2) is 5513.19.
How do I classify Lightweight synthetic blend for customs?
Lightweight synthetic blend is classified under HS code 551319 — Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can this code include polyester blends?
No, polyester staple fiber blends that are unbleached or bleached and mixed with cotton are specifically classified under 5513.11 (plain weave) or other subheadings, not 5513.19.
Which countries are the top exporters of lightweight synthetic blend (HS 551319)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551319 (the code used for lightweight synthetic blend) in UN Comtrade data were China ($13M, 34% of world exports), Taiwan (about $8.3M) and France ($3.6M). World exports came to about $37M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam 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 91% of its exports here ($14M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of lightweight synthetic blend (HS 551319)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 551319 (the code used for lightweight synthetic blend) in UN Comtrade data were Myanmar ($185M, 73% of world imports), Indonesia ($17M) and Uganda ($8.9M). World imports came to about $253M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Cambodia 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 92% of its imports here ($14M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for Lightweight synthetic blend the same in all countries?
The base HS code 551319 for Lightweight synthetic 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 lightweight synthetic blend in Brazil?
In Brazil, lightweight synthetic blend (HS 551319) is classified under NCM 5513.19.00.