Product classification
HS code for Poly-cotton blend fabric: 5513.13
Fabrics, woven, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached.
Classification of poly-cotton blend fabric under HS 5513.13
Poly-cotton blend fabric is classified under HS code 5513.13. This code falls under Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibers) and Heading 5513, which covers woven fabrics containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, and having a weight not exceeding 170 g/m2. Subheading 5513.13 specifically identifies unbleached or bleached fabrics of polyester staple fibers. The classification depends on three factors: the fiber composition (polyester staple fibers must be the predominant synthetic fiber but less than 85% total), the blend (mixed with cotton), and the weight (lightweight, under 170 g/m2). If the fabric exceeds this weight or contains a different fiber ratio, it must be classified elsewhere in Chapter 55 or Chapter 52. This specific subheading is often used for fabrics intended for shirting or lightweight apparel. The "unbleached or bleached" status is a primary differentiator from dyed or printed fabrics, which are classified under different subheadings within the same 5513 group. Accurate weight measurement in grams per square meter is essential for correct classification under this code.
- Covers
- Bleached poly-cotton poplin
- Unbleached poly-cotton plain weave
- Lightweight bleached poly-cotton twill
- Bleached polyester-cotton broadcloth
- Unbleached poly-cotton lawn fabric
- Also under 5513.13
- Burlington Industries (various blends)
- Arvind Ltd. (specialty weaves)
- Raymond Ltd. (lightweight blends)
- Weiqiao Textile Company (diverse weaves)
- Shandong Ruyi Technology Group (base fabrics)
Codes often confused with 5513.13
Common mistake. A common error is using 5210.11, which is for cotton fabrics mixed with man-made fibers where cotton predominates by weight. Another is 5512.11, for fabrics containing 85% or more polyester staple fibers. If the fabric weight exceeds 170 g/m2, it must be classified under 5514.11 instead of 5513.13.
Top exporters and importers of HS 551313 (the code used for poly-cotton blend fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551313 (the code used for poly-cotton blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 25% 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 551313, not only poly-cotton blend fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $31M 46% of world exports
- 2 Italy $10.0M 15% of world exports
- 3 Chile $4.3M 6.4% of world exports
World total: $67M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Chile $28M 25% of world imports
- 2 Nigeria $12M 11% of world imports
- 3 Morocco $10.0M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $112M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 poly-cotton blend fabric
Brazil classifies poly-cotton blend fabric under NCM 5513.13.00: HS 5513.13 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about poly-cotton blend fabric
What is the HS code for Poly-cotton blend fabric?
The HS code for Poly-cotton blend fabric is 551313 (Fabrics, woven; of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached). The HS code for unbleached or bleached poly-cotton fabric under 170g/m2 is 5513.13.
How do I classify Poly-cotton blend fabric for customs?
Poly-cotton blend fabric is classified under HS code 551313 — Fabrics, woven; of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the poly-cotton fabric is dyed?
If the fabric is dyed, it would be classified under a different subheading, such as 5513.21 or 5513.23, depending on the weave.
Which countries are the top exporters of poly-cotton blend fabric (HS 551313)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551313 (the code used for poly-cotton blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($31M, 46% of world exports), Italy ($10.0M) and Chile ($4.3M). World exports came to about $67M, 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 poly-cotton blend fabric (HS 551313)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 551313 (the code used for poly-cotton blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($28M, 25% of world imports), Nigeria ($12M) and Morocco ($10.0M). World imports 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.
Is the HS code for Poly-cotton blend fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 551313 for Poly-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 poly-cotton blend fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, poly-cotton blend fabric (HS 551313) is classified under NCM 5513.13.00.