Product classification

HS code for Lightweight yarn-dyed blend: 5513.39

Fabrics, woven, of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyester, plain weave), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2.

Classification of lightweight yarn-dyed blend under HS 5513.39

The classification of lightweight yarn-dyed blends under HS code 5513.39 is determined by three primary factors: fiber composition, weight, and the method of coloration. This code specifically applies to woven fabrics containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibers. Crucially, these fibers must be mixed mainly or solely with cotton. The weight must not exceed 170g/m2, categorizing it as a lightweight fabric. Unlike other subheadings in 5513, 5513.39 serves as a residual category for fabrics that are not of a plain weave or are made from synthetic staple fibers other than polyester, such as acrylic or nylon staple fibers. The term \"yarn-dyed\" indicates that the yarns were dyed prior to the weaving process, which is essential for creating specific patterns like stripes, checks, or plaids that are visible on both sides of the fabric.

Covers
  • Acrylic staple fiber and cotton blends (yarn-dyed)
  • Nylon staple fiber and cotton blends (yarn-dyed)
  • Yarn-dyed twill weave fabrics under 170g/m2
  • Yarn-dyed satin or weave fabrics with <85% synthetic staple fibers
  • Lightweight shirting fabrics with multi-colored synthetic/cotton yarns
Also under 5513.39
  • Eileen Fisher Tencel blends
  • Zara viscose-cotton blouses
  • H&M modal-cotton shirts
  • Gap rayon-cotton dresses
  • J.Crew blended shirting

Codes often confused with 5513.39

Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with HS code 5513.31, which is strictly reserved for plain weave fabrics made specifically of polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton. If the fabric is a twill or satin weave, it must move to 5513.39. Another common error involves HS code 5514.39; this code is used for similar blends that exceed the weight limit of 170g/m2. Additionally, if the fabric contains 85% or more synthetic staple fibers, it should be classified under heading 5512 rather than 5513.

5513.31Fabrics, woven; plain weave, of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m255.12Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres55.13Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2

Top exporters and importers of HS 551339 (the code used for lightweight yarn-dyed blend), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551339 (the code used for lightweight yarn-dyed blend) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 65% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Romania, with 45% 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 551339, not only lightweight yarn-dyed blend.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $25M
  2. 2 Thailand $2.7M
  3. 3 India $2.0M

World total: $38M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Romania $44M
  2. 2 Bangladesh* ~$7.4M
  3. 3 Philippines $7.3M

World total: $98M 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 yarn-dyed blend

Brazil splits HS 5513.39 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 5513.39.11Yarn-dyed polycotton 3/4-thread twill max 170 g/m²
  • 5513.39.19Other yarn-dyed polycotton fabric, max 170 g/m²
  • 5513.39.90Other yarn-dyed synthetic/cotton, max 170 g/m²

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

Questions about lightweight yarn-dyed blend

What is the HS code for Lightweight yarn-dyed blend?

The HS code for Lightweight yarn-dyed blend is 551339 (Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyester, plain weave), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2). The HS code is 5513.39 for fabrics weighing 170g/m2 or less, containing less than 85% synthetic staple fibers (other than polyester plain weaves) mixed with cotton.

How do I classify Lightweight yarn-dyed blend for customs?

Lightweight yarn-dyed blend is classified under HS code 551339 — Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyester, plain weave), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include fabrics made from filament yarns?

No, HS code 5513.39 is specifically for fabrics made from staple fibers. Fabrics made from synthetic filament yarns are classified under heading 5407.

Which countries are the top exporters of lightweight yarn-dyed blend (HS 551339)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551339 (the code used for lightweight yarn-dyed blend) in UN Comtrade data were China ($25M, 65% of world exports), Thailand ($2.7M) and India ($2.0M). World exports came to about $38M, 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 yarn-dyed blend (HS 551339)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 551339 (the code used for lightweight yarn-dyed blend) in UN Comtrade data were Romania ($44M, 45% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $7.4M) and the Philippines ($7.3M). World imports came to about $98M, 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 yarn-dyed blend the same in all countries?

The base HS code 551339 for Lightweight yarn-dyed 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 yarn-dyed blend in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 551339 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for lightweight yarn-dyed blend depends on the product's details: 5513.39.11 (Yarn-dyed polycotton 3/4-thread twill max 170 g/m²), 5513.39.19 (Other yarn-dyed polycotton fabric, max 170 g/m²), 5513.39.90 (Other yarn-dyed synthetic/cotton, max 170 g/m²).