Product classification
HS code for Printed cotton twill: 5209.52
Fabrics, woven, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Classification of printed cotton twill under HS 5209.52
Printed cotton twill is classified under HS code 5209.52. This classification is based on three specific criteria: the material composition, the weight of the fabric, and the weave pattern. Chapter 52 covers cotton textiles. Heading 52.09 is specifically for woven fabrics of cotton containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m2. The subheading 5209.52 further narrows this down to fabrics that are printed and feature a 3-thread or 4-thread twill weave, including cross twill. Twill is characterized by its diagonal rib pattern, created by the offset of the warp and weft threads. For a product to fall under this code, the printing must be the final decorative process applied to the heavy-duty twill substrate.
- Covers
- Printed cotton drill (over 200g/m2)
- Printed cotton gabardine (heavyweight)
- Printed cotton denim (if not yarn-dyed and over 200g/m2)
- Printed cotton chino fabric
- Heavyweight printed cotton serge
- Also under 5209.52
- Dickies printed twill
- Carhartt printed duck
- G-Star RAW printed denim
- Zara printed twill garments
- H&M printed twill
Codes often confused with 5209.52
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 5208.52. While both codes cover printed cotton twill, 5208.52 is for fabrics weighing 200 g/m2 or less, whereas 5209.52 is for those weighing more than 200 g/m2. Additionally, if the fabric is yarn-dyed (where the threads are dyed before weaving) rather than printed, it would fall under 5209.42. If the cotton content is less than 85% and mixed with man-made fibers, heading 52.11 would be applicable.
Top exporters and importers of HS 520952 (the code used for printed cotton twill), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 520952 (the code used for printed cotton twill) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 37% 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 520952, not only printed cotton twill.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $28M 42% of world exports
- 2 Italy $8.4M 13% of world exports
- 3 India $5.3M 8.0% of world exports
World total: $66M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$22M 37% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Tunisia* ~$5.4M 9.1% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Vietnam* ~$4.5M 7.6% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $59M 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 printed cotton twill
Brazil classifies printed cotton twill under NCM 5209.52.00: HS 5209.52 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about printed cotton twill
What is the HS code for Printed cotton twill?
The HS code for Printed cotton twill is 520952 (Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2). The HS code for printed cotton twill weighing more than 200 g/m2 is 5209.52. For lighter versions, use 5208.52.
How do I classify Printed cotton twill for customs?
Printed cotton twill is classified under HS code 520952 — Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include printed denim?
Yes, if the denim is a 3-thread or 4-thread twill, weighs more than 200 g/m2, and has a printed design rather than being traditional indigo yarn-dyed denim (which is 5209.42).
Which countries are the top exporters of printed cotton twill (HS 520952)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 520952 (the code used for printed cotton twill) in UN Comtrade data were China ($28M, 42% of world exports), Italy ($8.4M) and India ($5.3M). World exports came to about $66M, 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 twill (HS 520952)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 520952 (the code used for printed cotton twill) in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $22M, 37% of world imports), Tunisia (about $5.4M) and Vietnam (about $4.5M). World imports came to about $59M, 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 twill the same in all countries?
The base HS code 520952 for Printed cotton twill 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 twill in Brazil?
In Brazil, printed cotton twill (HS 520952) is classified under NCM 5209.52.00.