Product classification
HS code for Yarn-dyed cotton twill: 5209.43
Fabrics, 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/m2.
Classification of yarn-dyed cotton twill under HS 5209.43
HS code 5209.43 is used for heavyweight woven fabrics consisting of 85% or more cotton by weight. To fall under this classification, the fabric must weigh more than 200 grams per square meter (g/m2). The weave must be a 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill. As a "yarn-dyed" product, the fabric is constructed using yarns of different colors, which allows for the creation of integrated patterns such as stripes or checks. This classification is common for heavy-duty cotton textiles like drill, cavalry twill, and certain types of upholstery or rugged apparel fabrics where the durability of a heavy twill and the aesthetic of yarn-dyeing are required.
- Covers
- Heavyweight 100% cotton drill fabrics
- Yarn-dyed cotton cavalry twill over 200g/m2
- 3-thread or 4-thread cotton twill for trousers
- Heavyweight striped cotton gabardine
- Yarn-dyed cotton chino fabric over 200g/m2
- Also under 5209.43
- Levi's denim
- Wrangler denim
- Carhartt duck canvas
- Cone Mills denim
- Kuroki denim
Codes often confused with 5209.43
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with HS code 5209.42, which is specifically for denim. While denim is a twill weave, it has its own dedicated subheading. Another common error is using 5208.43, which is for the same twill weave but for fabrics weighing 200g/m2 or less. Furthermore, if the cotton content is less than 85%, the fabric should be moved to the 5211 heading. Importers must distinguish between standard twill and denim to ensure compliance.
Top exporters and importers of HS 520943 (the code used for yarn-dyed cotton twill), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 520943 (the code used for yarn-dyed cotton twill) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 82% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 42% 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 520943, not only yarn-dyed cotton twill.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $131M 82% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $4.9M 3.1% of world exports
- 3 India $4.4M 2.8% of world exports
World total: $160M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$59M 42% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Vietnam* ~$21M 15% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Cambodia* ~$20M 15% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $141M 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 twill
Brazil classifies yarn-dyed cotton twill under NCM 5209.43.00: HS 5209.43 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 twill
What is the HS code for Yarn-dyed cotton twill?
The HS code for Yarn-dyed cotton twill is 520943 (Fabrics, 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/m2). The HS code is 5209.43 for fabrics with 85% or more cotton, weighing over 200g/m2, in a 3-thread or 4-thread twill weave.
How do I classify Yarn-dyed cotton twill for customs?
Yarn-dyed cotton twill is classified under HS code 520943 — Fabrics, 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/m2. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is 5209.43 different from denim?
While both are heavy cotton twills, denim is specifically classified under 5209.42. 5209.43 is for other types of yarn-dyed twills like drill or gabardine.
Which countries are the top exporters of yarn-dyed cotton twill (HS 520943)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 520943 (the code used for yarn-dyed cotton twill) in UN Comtrade data were China ($131M, 82% of world exports), Hong Kong ($4.9M) and India ($4.4M). World exports came to about $160M, 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 twill (HS 520943)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 520943 (the code used for yarn-dyed cotton twill) in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $59M, 42% of world imports), Vietnam (about $21M) and Cambodia (about $20M). World imports came to about $141M, 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 twill the same in all countries?
The base HS code 520943 for Yarn-dyed 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 yarn-dyed cotton twill in Brazil?
In Brazil, yarn-dyed cotton twill (HS 520943) is classified under NCM 5209.43.00.