HS Code:
Woven fabrics of cotton, containing over 50 percent but less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, mixed with polyester, dyed, in a pique weave, and measuring 290 cm or greater in width, fall under HS subheading 5211.39.00. This category represents a niche segment of textile products often used in apparel, home furnishings, and industrial applications due to their durability and texture provided by the pique weave. These fabrics combine the natural breathability of cotton with the strength and wrinkle resistance of polyester, making them popular for specific clothing items like polo shirts and structured garments.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $150 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and International Trade Centre (ITC) Trade Map
$60 million USD
40% of global trade of total trade
Increasing
$30 million USD
20% of global trade of total trade
Stable
$20 million USD
13% of global trade of total trade
Increasing
$15 million USD
10% of global trade of total trade
Stable
$10 million USD
7% of global trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
8.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
15% (applied by certain developing countries to protect domestic industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-GSP or USMCA for qualifying countries)
Growing demand for sustainable textiles
Increased preference for eco-friendly dyeing processes and organic cotton blends, pushing manufacturers to adopt greener practices
2021-2023
Shift towards fast fashion supply chains
Higher demand for quick production cycles, benefiting countries with integrated textile industries like China and Bangladesh
2020-2022
Rising polyester blend costs
Fluctuations in polyester prices due to oil market volatility have led to slight increases in fabric costs, impacting profit margins
2022-2023
The European Union introduced new environmental regulations targeting chemical usage in dyeing processes for imported textiles, including pique weave cotton-polyester blends.
June 2023
Exporters to the EU, especially from Asia, may face higher compliance costs, potentially shifting trade to less regulated markets.
A recent bilateral agreement reduced tariffs on specific textile categories, including HS 5211.39.00, from 10% to 5% for Chinese exports to the US.
March 2023
This is expected to boost Chinese exports to the US, potentially increasing their market share in this category.
India launched a rebate scheme for textile exports to enhance competitiveness, covering woven fabrics under HS 5211.39.00.
January 2023
Indian exporters are likely to gain a competitive edge in price-sensitive markets, driving up trade volumes.