Product classification
HS code for Yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend: 5513.39
Fabrics, woven, of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyester, plain weave), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2.
Classification of yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend under HS 5513.39
The classification for yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blends under HS code 5513.39 serves as a category for specific woven textiles that do not meet the 'plain weave' or 'polyester' criteria of other subheadings. This code applies to fabrics containing less than 85% synthetic staple fibers, mixed mainly with cotton, weighing no more than 170 g/m2, and produced using yarns of different colors. The '.39' suffix indicates 'other' woven fabrics, which typically includes weaves such as twill, satin, or complex dobby patterns, or fabrics where the synthetic fiber is something other than polyester (such as acrylic or nylon staple fibers). This classification ensures that blended textiles with complex textures or non-standard synthetic components are accurately tracked for international trade and tariff application.
- Covers
- Yarn-dyed cotton-acrylic twill blends
- Cotton-nylon satin weave fabrics (yarn-dyed)
- Dobby-patterned synthetic cotton blends
- Lightweight yarn-dyed corduroy (if meeting blend/weight specs)
- Oxford weave synthetic-cotton blends
- Also under 5513.39
- Eileen Fisher Tencel blends
- Zara viscose-cotton blouses
- H&M modal-cotton shirts
- Gap rayon-cotton dresses
- J.Crew blended shirting
Codes often confused with 5513.39
Common mistake. The most common error is classifying these under 5513.31. However, 5513.31 is strictly for 'plain weave' polyester blends. If the weave is a twill (like denim or drill) or a specialty weave, 5513.39 is the correct destination. It is also confused with 5515, which covers 'other' woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers that are not mixed mainly with cotton, such as those mixed with wool or man-made filaments.
Top exporters and importers of HS 551339 (the code used for yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551339 (the code used for yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 65% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Romania, with 45% 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 551339, not only yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $25M 65% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $2.7M 7.1% of world exports
- 3 India $2.0M 5.2% of world exports
World total: $38M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Romania $44M 45% of world imports
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$7.4M 7.6% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Philippines $7.3M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $98M 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 codes for yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend
Brazil splits HS 5513.39 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 5513.39.11Yarn-dyed polycotton 3/4-thread twill max 170 g/m²
- 5513.39.19Other yarn-dyed polycotton fabric, max 170 g/m²
- 5513.39.90Other yarn-dyed synthetic/cotton, max 170 g/m²
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend
What is the HS code for Yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for Yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend is 551339 (Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyester, plain weave), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2).
How do I classify Yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend for customs?
Yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend is classified under HS code 551339 — Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyester, plain weave), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
When should I use HS code 5513.39 instead of 5513.31?
Use 5513.39 if the fabric has a non-plain weave (like twill or satin) or if the synthetic fiber used is not polyester.
Does this code cover heavy winter blends?
No, this code is restricted to fabrics weighing 170 g/m2 or less. Heavier fabrics are classified under heading 5514.
Which countries are the top exporters of yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend (HS 551339)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551339 (the code used for yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend) in UN Comtrade data were China ($25M, 65% of world exports), Thailand ($2.7M) and India ($2.0M). World exports came to about $38M, 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 synthetic cotton blend (HS 551339)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 551339 (the code used for yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend) in UN Comtrade data were Romania ($44M, 45% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $7.4M) and the Philippines ($7.3M). World imports came to about $98M, 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 synthetic cotton blend the same in all countries?
The base HS code 551339 for Yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend 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 synthetic cotton blend in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 551339 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for yarn-dyed synthetic cotton blend depends on the product's details: 5513.39.11 (Yarn-dyed polycotton 3/4-thread twill max 170 g/m²), 5513.39.19 (Other yarn-dyed polycotton fabric, max 170 g/m²), 5513.39.90 (Other yarn-dyed synthetic/cotton, max 170 g/m²).