Product classification

HS code for Yarn-dyed poly-cotton fabric: 5513.31

Fabrics, woven, plain weave, of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2.

Classification of yarn-dyed poly-cotton fabric under HS 5513.31

Yarn-dyed poly-cotton fabric is classified under HS code 5513.31. This classification is determined by the composition and weight of the textile. Under Chapter 55, which covers man-made staple fibers, heading 5513 applies to woven fabrics containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibers (typically polyester), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, and having a weight not exceeding 170 g/m2. The subheading .31 specifically identifies fabrics made 'of yarns of different colours' (yarn-dyed) and featuring a 'plain weave' construction. This code is essential for identifying blended fabrics where the synthetic component is significant but not dominant, and where the aesthetic pattern is created through the weaving of pre-colored yarns rather than surface printing or piece dyeing.

Covers
  • Polyester-cotton gingham blends
  • Lightweight poly-cotton chambray
  • Yarn-dyed poplin (less than 85% polyester)
  • Striped poly-cotton shirting fabrics
  • Checkered school uniform fabrics (lightweight blends)
Also under 5513.31
  • Brooks Brothers shirting fabric
  • Ralph Lauren polo fabric
  • Uniqlo oxford shirts
  • Zara blouse fabrics
  • H&M patterned shirting

Codes often confused with 5513.31

Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 5512.19, which is used if the polyester content is 85% or more. Conversely, if the cotton content is 85% or more, the fabric should be classified in Chapter 52 (e.g., 5210.41). Additionally, if the fabric weighs more than 170 g/m2, it moves to heading 5514. It is also often confused with 5513.41, which is for printed fabrics rather than yarn-dyed ones.

5512.19Fabrics, woven; of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres, other than unbleached or bleached5210.41Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, of yarns of different colours, plain weave55.14Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170g/m25513.41Fabrics, woven; plain weave, printed, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2

Top exporters and importers of HS 551331 (the code used for yarn-dyed poly-cotton fabric), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551331 (the code used for yarn-dyed poly-cotton fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 70% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 21% 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 551331, not only yarn-dyed poly-cotton fabric.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $47M
  2. 2 Malaysia $4.8M
  3. 3 Pakistan $3.0M

World total: $67M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Bangladesh* ~$11M
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$5.8M
  3. 3 Indonesia $3.4M

World total: $54M 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 poly-cotton fabric

Brazil classifies yarn-dyed poly-cotton fabric under NCM 5513.31.00: HS 5513.31 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 poly-cotton fabric

What is the HS code for Yarn-dyed poly-cotton fabric?

The HS code for Yarn-dyed poly-cotton fabric is 551331 (Fabrics, woven; plain weave, of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2). The correct HS code is 5513.31 for plain weave blends under 170g/m2 containing less than 85% synthetic staple fibers.

How do I classify Yarn-dyed poly-cotton fabric for customs?

Yarn-dyed poly-cotton fabric is classified under HS code 551331 — Fabrics, woven; plain weave, of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What happens if the poly-cotton fabric is over 170g/m2?

If the weight exceeds 170g/m2, the fabric is classified under heading 5514, specifically 5514.30 for yarn-dyed varieties.

Which countries are the top exporters of yarn-dyed poly-cotton fabric (HS 551331)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551331 (the code used for yarn-dyed poly-cotton fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($47M, 70% of world exports), Malaysia ($4.8M) and Pakistan ($3.0M). World exports came to about $67M, 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 poly-cotton fabric (HS 551331)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 551331 (the code used for yarn-dyed poly-cotton fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $11M, 21% of world imports), Vietnam (about $5.8M) and Indonesia ($3.4M). World imports came to about $54M, 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 poly-cotton fabric the same in all countries?

The base HS code 551331 for Yarn-dyed poly-cotton 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 yarn-dyed poly-cotton fabric in Brazil?

In Brazil, yarn-dyed poly-cotton fabric (HS 551331) is classified under NCM 5513.31.00.