Product classification
HS code for Patterned cotton blend fabric: 5516.43
Fabrics, woven, of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton.
Classification of patterned cotton blend fabric under HS 5516.43
The classification for patterned cotton blend fabric falls under HS code 5516.43. This code is specific to woven fabrics containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton. The '43' sub-heading indicates that the fabric is woven from yarns of different colors, creating patterns such as plaids, stripes, or complex jacquards. For a product to be classified here, the artificial staple fiber (such as viscose or acetate) must be the predominant man-made fiber, but the overall blend must be dominated by the combination of artificial fibers and cotton. If the cotton content exceeds 50% by weight and the artificial fiber is not the main blending partner, the classification might shift to Chapter 52. However, 5516.43 is the primary destination for artificial-heavy blends where cotton is the secondary fiber. Accurate classification requires a laboratory analysis of the fiber weight percentages to confirm that the artificial staple fiber is the primary component by weight relative to other man-made fibers.
- Covers
- Viscose-cotton blend gingham
- Rayon-cotton striped shirting
- Modal-cotton jacquard upholstery fabric
- Acetate-cotton patterned dress goods
- Artificial fiber and cotton mixed twills with woven patterns
- Also under 5516.43
- Brooks Brothers yarn-dyed shirts
- Ralph Lauren polo shirts (if blended)
- specific patterned fabrics from textile mills like Alok Industries
- Raymond
- Tommy Hilfiger blended shirting
Codes often confused with 5516.43
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS codes 5210 and 5211, which cover woven fabrics of cotton mixed with man-made fibers. The difference depends on which fiber predominates by weight; if cotton is more than 50% of the total weight, Chapter 52 is usually appropriate. Another error is using 5516.44, which is for printed fabrics, whereas 5516.43 is strictly for fabrics where the pattern is created by yarns of different colors during the weaving process. Confusing staple fibers with filament yarns can also lead to incorrect classification under heading 5408.
Top exporters and importers of HS 551643 (the code used for patterned cotton blend fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551643 (the code used for patterned cotton blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Ecuador, with 26% 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 551643, not only patterned cotton blend fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $18M 36% of world exports
- 2 Italy $13M 25% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $4.7M 9.3% of world exports
World total: $51M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Ecuador $19M 26% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $6.5M 9.0% of world imports
- 3 Bangladesh* ~$6.3M 8.7% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $72M 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 patterned cotton blend fabric
Brazil classifies patterned cotton blend fabric under NCM 5516.43.00: HS 5516.43 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about patterned cotton blend fabric
What is the HS code for Patterned cotton blend fabric?
The HS code for Patterned cotton blend fabric is 551643 (Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton). The HS code for woven fabrics containing less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, woven from yarns of different colors, is 5516.43.
How do I classify Patterned cotton blend fabric for customs?
Patterned cotton blend fabric is classified under HS code 551643 — Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code apply if the fabric is printed?
No, if the pattern is printed onto the fabric, it should be classified under HS code 5516.44. Code 5516.43 is reserved for yarn-dyed woven patterns.
Which countries are the top exporters of patterned cotton blend fabric (HS 551643)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551643 (the code used for patterned cotton blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($18M, 36% of world exports), Italy ($13M) and Türkiye ($4.7M). World exports came to about $51M, 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 patterned cotton blend fabric (HS 551643)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 551643 (the code used for patterned cotton blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Ecuador ($19M, 26% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($6.5M) and Bangladesh (about $6.3M). World imports came to about $72M, 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 Patterned cotton blend fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 551643 for Patterned cotton blend 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 patterned cotton blend fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, patterned cotton blend fabric (HS 551643) is classified under NCM 5516.43.00.