Product classification
HS code for Printed cotton blend fabric: 5210.59
Fabrics, woven, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, printed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5210.5.
Classification of printed cotton blend fabric under HS 5210.59
HS code 5210.59 covers woven fabrics containing less than 85% cotton by weight, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, weighing 200g/m² or less, and printed. This code is a 'residual' or 'other' category within the 5210.5 group, meaning it applies to weaves that are not plain weave (5210.51) or twill weave (5210.52). The classification process requires three distinct verifications: fiber composition, weight, and weave type. The fabric must be predominantly man-made fiber (like polyester or nylon) but contain a significant cotton portion that is less than 85%. The weight must be verified as 200 grams per square meter or less, which typically categorizes the fabric for use in shirts, blouses, or lightweight dresses. The 'printed' designation means the pattern is applied to the surface of the fabric after weaving, rather than being woven into the fabric using colored yarns.
- Covers
- Printed cotton-polyester poplin (under 200g/m²)
- Printed cotton-blend dobby fabrics
- Printed lightweight jacquard cotton blends
- Printed cotton-synthetic voile blends
- Printed satin-weave cotton blends (under 200g/m²)
- Also under 5210.59
- Liberty Fabrics (cotton-poly blends)
- Spoonflower (custom printed fabrics)
- Mood Fabrics (various blends)
- Robert Kaufman Fabrics
- Art Gallery Fabrics.
Codes often confused with 5210.59
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with 5208.59, which is for fabrics containing 85% or more cotton. The 85% threshold is a strict legal limit in the HS. Another common error is misclassifying the weave; if the fabric is a simple plain weave, it must go under 5210.51. Furthermore, if the fabric weighs more than 200g/m², it moves to heading 5211. Finally, if the fabric is mixed mainly with natural fibers other than cotton (like silk), it may fall under Chapter 50 or 54, depending on the predominant fiber.
Top exporters and importers of HS 521059 (the code used for printed cotton blend fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 521059 (the code used for printed cotton blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 24% 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 521059, not only printed cotton blend fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $18M 37% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $4.4M 8.9% of world exports
- 3 Pakistan $4.0M 8.0% of world exports
World total: $50M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$10M 24% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$4.3M 10% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Cambodia* ~$3.0M 7.1% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $42M 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 printed cotton blend fabric
Brazil splits HS 5210.59 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 5210.59.10Printed cotton-mix 3/4-thread twill, to 200 g/m²
- 5210.59.90Printed cotton-mix, other weaves, up to 200 g/m²
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about printed cotton blend fabric
What is the HS code for Printed cotton blend fabric?
The HS code for Printed cotton blend fabric is 521059 (Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, printed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5210.5).
How do I classify Printed cotton blend fabric for customs?
Printed cotton blend fabric is classified under HS code 521059 — Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, printed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5210.5. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for 5210.59?
The HS code 5210.59 refers to printed woven fabrics of cotton blends (less than 85% cotton) mixed with man-made fibers, weighing 200g/m² or less, with weaves other than plain or twill.
How is the weight determined for 5210.59?
The weight is determined by the mass in grams of one square meter of the fabric. For this code, the weight must be exactly 200g/m² or less.
Which countries are the top exporters of printed cotton blend fabric (HS 521059)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 521059 (the code used for printed cotton blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($18M, 37% of world exports), Türkiye ($4.4M) and Pakistan ($4.0M). World exports came to about $50M, 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 printed cotton blend fabric (HS 521059)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 521059 (the code used for printed cotton blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $10M, 24% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $4.3M) and Cambodia (about $3.0M). World imports came to about $42M, 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 Printed cotton blend fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 521059 for Printed 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 printed cotton blend fabric in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 521059 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for printed cotton blend fabric depends on the product's details: 5210.59.10 (Printed cotton-mix 3/4-thread twill, to 200 g/m²), 5210.59.90 (Printed cotton-mix, other weaves, up to 200 g/m²).