Product classification
HS code for Man-made corduroy fabric: 5801.32
Fabrics, woven pile, of man-made fibres, cut corduroy, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Classification of man-made corduroy fabric under HS 5801.32
Man-made corduroy fabric is classified under HS code 5801.32. This code is part of Chapter 58, which deals with special woven fabrics and pile fabrics. Heading 5801 specifically includes woven pile fabrics. Corduroy is a type of pile fabric where the pile is formed by an extra set of weft yarns that are cut to create distinct vertical ribs or "wales." For a fabric to be classified under 5801.32, it must be a "cut" corduroy and the predominant textile material must be man-made fibers, such as polyester, nylon, or acrylic. The classification follows GRI 1 and 6. The structure of corduroy involves a base weave (plain or twill) with additional weft floats that are subsequently sliced by a cutting machine to create the characteristic velvet-like ridges. Because it is a specialized pile fabric, it is removed from the general woven fabric chapters (54 and 55) and placed into the specific pile fabric heading of 5801.
- Covers
- Polyester cut corduroy fabric
- Nylon-blend corduroy textiles
- Synthetic fiber wide-wale corduroy
- Fine-wale (pinwale) man-made corduroy
- Woven pile corduroy made from artificial staple fibers
- Also under 5801.32
- H&M polyester corduroy pants
- Zara synthetic corduroy jackets
- Target children's corduroy apparel
Codes often confused with 5801.32
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 5801.22, which is reserved for corduroy made of cotton. Given that many corduroys are blends, the "rule of weight" in Section XI Note 2 usually determines the classification; if man-made fibers predominate by weight, 5801.32 is correct. Another error is using 5801.31, which covers "uncut" weft pile fabrics. Since most commercial corduroy is sold with the ribs already cut, 5801.32 is the standard choice. It should also not be confused with 5407, which covers standard woven synthetic filament fabrics without a pile.
Top exporters and importers of HS 580132 (the code used for man-made corduroy fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 580132 (the code used for man-made corduroy fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 73% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 27% 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 580132, not only man-made corduroy fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $81M 73% of world exports
- 2 Poland $12M 11% of world exports
- 3 Italy $3.3M 3.0% of world exports
World total: $112M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $24M 27% of world imports
- 2 Italy $6.0M 6.8% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$5.3M 5.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $89M 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 man-made corduroy fabric
Brazil classifies man-made corduroy fabric under NCM 5801.32.00: HS 5801.32 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about man-made corduroy fabric
What is the HS code for Man-made corduroy fabric?
The HS code for Man-made corduroy fabric is 580132 (Fabrics; woven pile, of man-made fibres, cut corduroy, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806). The HS code for cut corduroy fabric made of man-made fibers is 5801.32.
How do I classify Man-made corduroy fabric for customs?
Man-made corduroy fabric is classified under HS code 580132 — Fabrics; woven pile, of man-made fibres, cut corduroy, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What does "cut" corduroy mean in this context?
"Cut" refers to the manufacturing process where the floating weft threads are sliced to create the raised pile ribs. If the threads remain looped and unsliced, it would be classified as uncut pile under 5801.31.
Which countries are the top exporters of man-made corduroy fabric (HS 580132)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 580132 (the code used for man-made corduroy fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($81M, 73% of world exports), Poland ($12M) and Italy ($3.3M). World exports came to about $112M, 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 man-made corduroy fabric (HS 580132)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 580132 (the code used for man-made corduroy fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($24M, 27% of world imports), Italy ($6.0M) and Vietnam (about $5.3M). World imports came to about $89M, 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 Man-made corduroy fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 580132 for Man-made corduroy 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 man-made corduroy fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, man-made corduroy fabric (HS 580132) is classified under NCM 5801.32.00.