Product classification
HS code for Unbleached cotton blend twill: 5211.12
Fabrics, woven, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, unbleached, 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Classification of unbleached cotton blend twill under HS 5211.12
The classification of Unbleached cotton blend twill under HS code 5211.12 is determined by a strict hierarchy of textile characteristics defined in Section XI of the Harmonized System. To qualify for this specific code, the fabric must meet four primary criteria. First, the fiber composition must consist of less than 85% cotton by weight. Second, the cotton must be mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, such as polyester or polyamide. Third, the fabric must be 'unbleached,' meaning it has not undergone any whitening or dyeing processes and remains in its natural 'greige' state. Finally, the weave must be a 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, and the weight must exceed 200 grams per square meter (g/m2). This classification is essential for heavy-duty industrial textiles where the strength of man-made fibers is combined with the properties of cotton. The 5211.12 code ensures that customs authorities can distinguish these heavy blends from lighter fabrics or those with higher cotton concentrations, which are subject to different tariff schedules and trade regulations.
- Covers
- Unbleached poly-cotton drill fabrics weighing over 200g/m2
- Heavyweight unbleached 3-thread twill (65% cotton, 35% polyester)
- Unbleached 4-thread cross twill cotton-nylon blends
- Greige industrial workwear fabric blends (>200g/m2)
- Also under 5211.12
- Levi's (denim fabrics)
- Dickies (workwear fabrics)
- Milliken & Company (industrial textiles)
- Cone Denim
- Mount Vernon Mills.
Codes often confused with 5211.12
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with HS code 5209.12. The distinction lies in the cotton content; 5209.12 is reserved for fabrics containing 85% or more cotton. Another common error is using 5211.32, which applies to the same fabric blend and weight but for fabrics that have been dyed rather than left unbleached. Additionally, if the fabric weighs 200g/m2 or less, it must be classified under heading 5210 rather than 5211. Importers must also be careful not to confuse this with heading 5514, which applies if the synthetic fiber predominates by weight over the cotton.
Top exporters and importers of HS 521112 (the code used for unbleached cotton blend twill), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 521112 (the code used for unbleached cotton blend twill) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, 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 521112, not only unbleached cotton blend twill.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $15M 33% of world exports
- 2 Pakistan $11M 24% of world exports
- 3 India $5.3M 12% of world exports
World total: $44M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$12M 24% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Italy $7.1M 15% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $3.8M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $49M 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 unbleached cotton blend twill
Brazil classifies unbleached cotton blend twill under NCM 5211.12.00: HS 5211.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about unbleached cotton blend twill
What is the HS code for Unbleached cotton blend twill?
The HS code for Unbleached cotton blend twill is 521112 (Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, unbleached, 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2). The HS code for unbleached cotton blend twill containing less than 85% cotton and weighing more than 200g/m2 is 5211.12.
How do I classify Unbleached cotton blend twill for customs?
Unbleached cotton blend twill is classified under HS code 521112 — Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, unbleached, 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What defines a 3-thread or 4-thread twill?
This refers to the number of threads in the weave's repeat unit. In a 3-thread twill, the weft passes over two warp threads and under one, creating the characteristic diagonal ribbing.
Which countries are the top exporters of unbleached cotton blend twill (HS 521112)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 521112 (the code used for unbleached cotton blend twill) in UN Comtrade data were China ($15M, 33% of world exports), Pakistan ($11M) and India ($5.3M). World exports 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.
Which countries are the top importers of unbleached cotton blend twill (HS 521112)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 521112 (the code used for unbleached cotton blend twill) in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $12M, 24% of world imports), Italy ($7.1M) and the Netherlands ($3.8M). World imports came to about $49M, 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 Unbleached cotton blend twill the same in all countries?
The base HS code 521112 for Unbleached cotton blend 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 unbleached cotton blend twill in Brazil?
In Brazil, unbleached cotton blend twill (HS 521112) is classified under NCM 5211.12.00.