Product classification
HS code for Synthetic corduroy: 5801.32
Fabrics, woven pile, of man-made fibres, cut corduroy, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Classification of synthetic corduroy under HS 5801.32
Synthetic corduroy is classified under HS code 580132. It falls within Chapter 58, which covers special woven fabrics and pile fabrics. Corduroy is a specific type of woven pile fabric characterized by its "wales" or ribs, which are created by cutting extra weft threads that float over the surface of the base fabric. The subheading 580132 is reserved for "cut corduroy" made of man-made fibers, such as polyester or nylon. The classification is determined by the weaving method (pile) and the specific finishing process (cutting the floats to create ribs). This code is distinct from plain woven fabrics because of the three-dimensional surface structure inherent to corduroy.
- Covers
- Polyester corduroy fabric for trousers
- Nylon ribbed pile fabrics
- Synthetic micro-corduroy
- Man-made fiber wide-wale corduroy for upholstery
- Blended synthetic cut corduroy
- 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 with HS code 580122, which is the code for corduroy made of cotton. Since corduroy is traditionally cotton-based, many importers default to the cotton code without verifying the fiber content. Another error involves HS code 5407, which covers standard woven synthetic filament fabrics; however, because corduroy is a pile fabric, the specific heading 5801 takes precedence over the general fabric headings in Chapters 54 or 55.
Top exporters and importers of HS 580132 (the code used for synthetic corduroy), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 580132 (the code used for synthetic corduroy) 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 synthetic corduroy.
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 synthetic corduroy
Brazil classifies synthetic corduroy 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 synthetic corduroy
What is the HS code for Synthetic corduroy?
The HS code for Synthetic corduroy 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 woven pile fabrics made of man-made fibers is 580132.
How do I classify Synthetic corduroy for customs?
Synthetic corduroy 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 defines "cut" corduroy in the HS system?
"Cut" corduroy refers to fabric where the pile yarns have been sliced during the finishing process to create the characteristic ribs. If the loops remain uncut, the fabric may be classified differently, though most commercial corduroy is cut.
Which countries are the top exporters of synthetic corduroy (HS 580132)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 580132 (the code used for synthetic corduroy) 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 synthetic corduroy (HS 580132)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 580132 (the code used for synthetic corduroy) 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 Synthetic corduroy the same in all countries?
The base HS code 580132 for Synthetic corduroy 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 synthetic corduroy in Brazil?
In Brazil, synthetic corduroy (HS 580132) is classified under NCM 5801.32.00.