Product classification

HS code for Yarn-dyed cotton blend twill: 5211.43

Fabrics, woven, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill.

Classification of yarn-dyed cotton blend twill under HS 5211.43

HS code 5211.43 is applied to heavyweight woven fabrics that contain less than 85% cotton by weight, mixed primarily or solely with man-made fibers. To qualify for this classification, the fabric must weigh more than 200 grams per square meter (g/m2). The weave structure must be a 3-thread or 4-thread twill, which includes cross twill patterns. The "yarn-dyed" characteristic means the fabric is composed of yarns of different colors, creating patterns like stripes or checks through the weaving process itself. This code is essential for identifying durable, blended textiles often used in workwear, heavy trousers, and outerwear where the strength of synthetic fibers is combined with the comfort of cotton in a heavy-duty twill construction.

Covers
  • Heavyweight cotton-polyester twill workwear fabric
  • Yarn-dyed blended drill fabrics over 200g/m2
  • 3-thread or 4-thread blended twill for outerwear
  • Heavyweight striped blended gabardine
  • Cross-twill woven fabrics with synthetic-cotton blends
Also under 5211.43
  • Carrington Textiles (twill uniform fabrics)
  • Klopman International (twill workwear fabrics)
  • Arvind Ltd. (yarn-dyed twill blends)
  • Milliken & Company (industrial twill blends)

Codes often confused with 5211.43

Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 5210.43, which covers the same twill weave and fiber blend but is restricted to fabrics weighing 200g/m2 or less. It is also often confused with 5209.43, which is for heavyweight twills that contain 85% or more cotton. Furthermore, if the fabric is specifically denim, it may fall under 5211.42, even if it is a twill weave. Precise laboratory testing of fiber weight and weave count is necessary to distinguish these categories.

5209.43Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m25211.42Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, of yarns of different colours, denim

Top exporters and importers of HS 521143 (the code used for yarn-dyed cotton blend twill), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 521143 (the code used for yarn-dyed cotton blend twill) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 86% 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 521143, not only yarn-dyed cotton blend twill.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $174M
  2. 2 Italy $9.7M
  3. 3 Spain $6.5M

World total: $203M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Bangladesh* ~$65M
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$51M
  3. 3 Cambodia* ~$27M

World total: $173M 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 yarn-dyed cotton blend twill

Brazil classifies yarn-dyed cotton blend twill under NCM 5211.43.00: HS 5211.43 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about yarn-dyed cotton blend twill

What is the HS code for Yarn-dyed cotton blend twill?

The HS code for Yarn-dyed cotton blend twill is 521143 (Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill). The HS code is 5211.43 for fabrics with less than 85% cotton, mixed with man-made fibers, weighing over 200g/m2, in a 3-thread or 4-thread twill weave.

How do I classify Yarn-dyed cotton blend twill for customs?

Yarn-dyed cotton blend twill is classified under HS code 521143 — Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does 5211.43 include denim?

No, denim is typically classified under 5211.42. HS code 5211.43 is reserved for other 3-thread or 4-thread twills that are not denim.

Which countries are the top exporters of yarn-dyed cotton blend twill (HS 521143)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 521143 (the code used for yarn-dyed cotton blend twill) in UN Comtrade data were China ($174M, 86% of world exports), Italy ($9.7M) and Spain ($6.5M). World exports came to about $203M, 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 yarn-dyed cotton blend twill (HS 521143)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 521143 (the code used for yarn-dyed cotton blend twill) in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $65M, 37% of world imports), Vietnam (about $51M) and Cambodia (about $27M). World imports came to about $173M, 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 Yarn-dyed cotton blend twill the same in all countries?

The base HS code 521143 for Yarn-dyed 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 yarn-dyed cotton blend twill in Brazil?

In Brazil, yarn-dyed cotton blend twill (HS 521143) is classified under NCM 5211.43.00.