Product classification
HS code for Terry fabric: 5802.20
Fabrics, terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, of textile materials, excluding cotton, excluding narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806.
Classification of terry fabric under HS 5802.20
Terry fabric made from materials other than cotton is classified under HS code 5802.20. Chapter 58 covers special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, and embroidery. Heading 5802 is specifically for terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics. While 5802.11 and 5802.19 are reserved for cotton-based terry fabrics, 5802.20 is the designated code for terry fabrics made of other textile materials, such as synthetic fibers, bamboo, or silk. The defining characteristic of this fabric is the presence of loop piles on one or both sides, created during the weaving process. This classification applies to the fabric in the piece, in rolls, or in simple lengths, provided it has not been converted into a finished article like a hemmed towel. The distinction between cotton and non-cotton is critical for duty rates and trade statistics, requiring accurate fiber content labeling.
- Covers
- Bamboo fiber terry towelling fabric
- Microfiber (polyester) terry fabric
- Synthetic blend woven terry fabrics
- Silk-based terry fabrics
- Regenerated cellulose terry fabrics
- Also under 5802.20
- Norwex microfiber cloths (fabric component)
- Bamboozle towels (fabric component)
- Under Armour terry apparel (fabric component)
Codes often confused with 5802.20
Common mistake. Terry fabric is most frequently misclassified under 5802.11 or 5802.19, which are the codes for cotton terry. Even a small percentage of synthetic fiber does not necessarily move the product to 5802.20 unless the cotton does not predominate by weight. Another major misclassification is 6302.60, which covers finished toilet and kitchen linen (towels). If the fabric has been cut to size and hemmed, or otherwise finished into a specific product, it leaves Chapter 58 and enters Chapter 63. Finally, knitted terry fabrics are excluded from 5802 and must be classified under heading 6001.
Top exporters and importers of HS 580220 (the code used for terry fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 580220 (the code used for terry fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Hungary, with 17% 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 580220, not only terry fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $18M 43% of world exports
- 2 Pakistan $9.9M 24% of world exports
- 3 India $7.4M 18% of world exports
World total: $42M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Hungary $7.5M 17% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$7.1M 16% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United Kingdom $2.9M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $44M 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 terry fabric
Brazil classifies terry fabric under NCM 5802.20.00: HS 5802.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about terry fabric
What is the HS code for Terry fabric?
The HS code for Terry fabric is 580220 (Fabrics; terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, of textile materials, excluding cotton, excluding narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806).
How do I classify Terry fabric for customs?
Terry fabric is classified under HS code 580220 — Fabrics; terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, of textile materials, excluding cotton, excluding narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for bamboo terry fabric?
Bamboo terry fabric, being a non-cotton textile, is classified under HS code 5802.20.
When does terry fabric move from 5802 to 6302?
The fabric is classified under 5802 when it is in the roll or piece. Once it is cut to a specific shape and hemmed into a finished towel, it is classified under 6302.
Which countries are the top exporters of terry fabric (HS 580220)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 580220 (the code used for terry fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($18M, 43% of world exports), Pakistan ($9.9M) and India ($7.4M). World exports 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.
Which countries are the top importers of terry fabric (HS 580220)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 580220 (the code used for terry fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Hungary ($7.5M, 17% of world imports), Vietnam (about $7.1M) and the United Kingdom ($2.9M). World imports came to about $44M, 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 Terry fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 580220 for Terry 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 terry fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, terry fabric (HS 580220) is classified under NCM 5802.20.00.