What is HS-4 5210 used for?
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HS-4 · Heading
5210 — Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing not more than 200 g/m2
Chapter 52: Cotton
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 5210 when importing woven cotton fabrics that contain less than 85% cotton and are primarily mixed with man-made fibers. For example, if you're shipping unbleached plain weave fabrics weighing 200 g/m² or less, this heading is applicable.
When deciding between the HS-6 lines, consider the fabric's treatment and weave type. For instance, 521011 covers unbleached plain weaves, while 521019 includes unbleached fabrics with different weaves not specified elsewhere. This distinction is crucial for accurate classification.
If your fabric is bleached, you'll want to look at 521021 for plain weaves or 521029 for other weaves. The same applies to dyed fabrics, where 521031 is for plain weaves and 521039 is for various other weaves. Knowing the specific characteristics of your fabric will guide you to the correct code.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
woven cotton fabrics · HS-4 5210 · import cotton fabrics · man-made fiber blends · bleached woven fabrics · dyed cotton fabrics · plain weave fabrics · fabric weight classification · unbleached cotton fabrics · printed cotton blends
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Unbleached plain weave cotton-polyester blend fabric, 180 g/m²
- Bleached cotton-rayon blend fabric, 150 g/m², plain weave
- Dyed cotton-nylon blend fabric, 200 g/m², 3-thread twill
- Printed cotton-acrylic blend fabric, 175 g/m², plain weave
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How do I classify woven cotton fabrics?
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What are the differences between HS-6 lines under 5210?
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Can I use HS-4 5210 for dyed fabrics?
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What weight limit applies to HS-4 5210 fabrics?
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Are there specific rules for bleached cotton fabrics?
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Related topics
Common real-world topics that come up during code comparison.
how to classify woven fabrics of cotton
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importing fabrics mixed with man-made fibers
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differences between unbleached and bleached cotton fabrics
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choosing the right HS code for printed fabrics
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understanding fabric weight limits for HS-4 5210
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guidelines for woven fabrics of cotton under 85%
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using HS-4 5210 for dyed and printed cotton fabrics
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of fabrics fall under HS-4 5210?
- HS-4 5210 includes woven fabrics of cotton containing less than 85% cotton, mixed mainly with man-made fibers, and weighing not more than 200 g/m².
- How do I determine the correct HS-6 subheading?
- Choose the HS-6 subheading based on the fabric's treatment (bleached, unbleached, dyed, printed) and weave type (plain, twill, etc.).
- What is the weight limit for fabrics classified under HS-4 5210?
- All fabrics classified under HS-4 5210 must weigh 200 g/m² or less.
- Can I classify a fabric with more than 85% cotton under HS-4 5210?
- No, fabrics with more than 85% cotton by weight do not qualify for HS-4 5210 and should be classified under a different heading.
- What if my fabric has multiple colors?
- Fabrics with different colored yarns can be classified under specific HS-6 lines like **521041** for plain weave or **521049** for other weaves.
- Are there specific import regulations for these fabrics?
- Yes, check with your local customs authority for any specific import regulations or tariffs that may apply to woven fabrics under HS-4 5210.
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HS-6 subheadings (11)
- 521011Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, unbleached, plain weave, weighing 200g/m2 or less
- 521019Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, unbleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5210.1, weighing 200g/m2 or less
- 521021Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, bleached, plain weave, weighing 200g/m2 or less
- 521029Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, bleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5210.2
- 521031Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, dyed, plain weave
- 521032Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill
- 521039Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, dyed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5210.3
- 521041Fabrics, 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 weave
- 521049Fabrics, 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, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5210.4
- 521051Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, printed, plain weave
- 521059Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, printed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5210.5