Chapter 52 covers the entire industrial chain of cotton and cotton textiles, from raw materials such as raw cotton, cotton waste, and cotton carded or combed, to semi-finished and finished products such as cotton yarn and cotton woven fabrics. This chapter does not include cotton knitted or crocheted garments (Chapter 61), non-knitted garments (Chapter 62), or special textiles such as cotton carpets (Chapter 57). The core focus is on the classification of cotton fibers and their traditional woven products, making it a foundational chapter in textile classification. Heading 5208 covers cotton woven fabrics containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m². It includes various processing states such as unbleached, bleached, dyed, yarn-dyed, and printed. However, it does not include cotton blended fabrics containing less than 85% cotton (heading 5210 or 5211), cotton woven fabrics weighing more than 200 g/m² (heading 5209), or special fabrics such as cotton narrow fabrics and pile fabrics. First 2 digits 52: indicates Chapter 52, i.e., cotton and cotton textiles. Digits 3-4, 08: indicates heading 5208, specifically cotton woven fabrics containing 85% or more cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m². Digits 5-6, 29: indicates subheading 5208.29, i.e., "other bleached cotton woven fabrics." The 5th digit 2 represents bleached, distinguishing it from unbleached (0), dyed (3), yarn-dyed (4), printed (5), etc.; the 6th digit 9 represents "other," i.e., the residual category within bleached cotton woven fabrics after excluding specific weaves such as plain weave (e.g., 5208.21) and twill weave (e.g., 5208.22). This product is a bleached cotton woven fabric, containing 85% or more cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m², and not belonging to named weaves such as plain or twill, therefore classified under 5208.29 rather than 5208.21 or 5208.22. Meanwhile, because the cotton content is 85% or more and the weight is not more than 200 g/m², it is also not classified under 5209 (weight >200 g) or 5210 (cotton content <85%).

Product Name: The standard Chinese or English commodity name should be declared, such as "Bleached cotton woven fabric," avoiding colloquial names or brand names. Weaving Method: Must indicate "woven" to distinguish from knitted or crocheted, which is key to classification under Chapter 52 rather than Chapter 61. Composition Content: Declare the cotton content percentage, which must be 85% or more, and indicate other fiber types and percentages, such as "cotton 85%, polyester 15%." Weight per Square Meter: Declare the gram weight per square meter, which must be not more than 200 g/m², accurate to the nearest whole number or one decimal place. Bleaching Status: Clearly declare "bleached" to distinguish from unbleached, dyed, yarn-dyed, or printed. Weave Structure: Declare the fabric weave, such as plain, twill, satin, jacquard, etc., to determine whether it falls under a more specific subheading. Width: Declare the fabric width in centimeters to confirm whether it qualifies as a narrow fabric (classified under 5806, etc.). Brand or Model: If there is a brand or model, it should be declared truthfully; if no brand, fill in "none." Product Name: Bleached cotton woven fabric; Weaving Method: Woven; Composition Content: Cotton 100%; Weight per Square Meter: 120 g/m²; Bleaching Status: Bleached; Weave Structure: Jacquard; Width: 150 cm; Brand: None. Note: This fabric is a pure cotton bleached jacquard cloth, weighing 120 grams per square meter, with a width of 150 centimeters, used for making shirts. Incorrectly classifying blended fabrics with cotton content <85% under 5208 when they should be classified under 5210 or 5211. Failing to declare weight per square meter, making it impossible to determine whether it is not more than 200 g, possibly leading to incorrect classification under 5209. Confusing bleached with unbleached; unbleached should be classified under subheadings such as 5208.11, not 5208.29. Ignoring weave structure; plain weave fabric should be classified under 5208.21, twill weave under 5208.22, not 5208.29.

The core basis for classification is: 1) cotton content 85% or more; 2) weight per square meter not more than 200 g; 3) woven; 4) bleached; 5) not belonging to named weaves such as plain or twill. It must also be confirmed that the width is more than 30 cm, i.e., not a narrow fabric. If cotton content is <85%, classify under 5210 or 5211; if weight is >200 g/m², classify under 5209; if unbleached, classify under 5208.11, etc.; if bleached plain weave fabric, classify under 5208.21. 5208.21 Bleached plain weave cotton woven fabric: 5208.21 specifically refers to bleached plain weave fabric, while 5208.29 covers other weaves (such as twill, satin, jacquard, etc.). If the fabric is plain weave, it should be classified under 5208.21. 5208.22 Bleached twill weave cotton woven fabric: 5208.22 specifically refers to bleached twill fabric, including 3-thread twill, 4-thread twill, etc. If it is a twill weave, it should be classified under 5208.22, not 5208.29. 5209.29 Other bleached cotton woven fabrics, weighing >200 g/m²: 5209.29 has the same processing state and cotton content as 5208.29, but weighs >200 g/m². If the gram weight exceeds 200 g, it should be classified under 5209.29. 5210.21 Bleached cotton blended woven fabric, cotton content <85%, weighing not more than 200 g/m²: 5210.21 has cotton content <85%, mainly or solely blended with man-made fibers. If cotton content is less than 85%, it should be classified under 5210.21. 5806.31 Cotton narrow fabrics: 5806.31 covers cotton narrow fabrics with a width of 30 cm or less, while 5208.29 typically has a width >30 cm. If the width is 30 cm or less, it should be classified under 5806.31. Is the cotton content 85% or more? Is the weight per square meter not more than 200 g? Has it undergone bleaching treatment? Is it plain weave or twill weave? Is the width more than 30 cm?

How do I check the import tariff rate for 5208.29? You can check the latest tariff rates through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window. Tariff rates vary by country, trade agreements (such as RCEP), and annual adjustments. It is recommended to rely on the customs system feedback at the time of declaration. What is the difference in classification between bleached cotton fabric and unbleached cotton fabric? Bleached cotton fabric is classified under subheading 5208.2x, while unbleached is classified under 5208.1x. Bleaching requires chemical treatment to remove natural pigments, while unbleached retains the original color. Process certification is required at the time of declaration. A bleached fabric containing 85% cotton blended with 15% polyester should be classified under which code? If cotton content is 85% or more, weight per square meter is not more than 200 g, and bleached, then classify under 5208.29 (or the corresponding subheading for other weaves). If cotton content is <85%, classify under 5210.21. Note: Cotton content is calculated by weight. How do I distinguish between 5208.29 and 5208.21? 5208.21 applies only to bleached plain weave fabric, while 5208.29 applies to other weaves (such as twill, satin, jacquard, etc.). The weave structure must be clearly declared, and a fabric weave diagram may be required if necessary. If cotton fabric weighs exactly 200 g/m², should it be classified under 5208 or 5209? Heading 5208 requires weight not more than 200 g/m², and 5209 requires >200 g/m². Therefore, 200 g/m² should be classified under 5208. However, in actual declaration, precise measurement is recommended to avoid boundary disputes. What elements need to be declared for cross-border e-commerce sales of bleached cotton fabric? Product name, weaving method, composition content, weight per square meter, bleaching status, weave structure, width, brand, etc. must be declared. For small parcel retail, attention should also be paid to whether cross-border e-commerce retail import policies apply. What is the export tax rebate rate for products under 5208.29? The export tax rebate rate is adjusted according to national policies. The latest export tax rebate rate database should be consulted. Typically, the textile rebate rate is around 13%, but the specific rate at the time of declaration shall prevail. How do I determine whether cotton fabric has been bleached? Bleached cotton fabric has higher whiteness and no natural pigments. It can be verified through laboratory testing or by reviewing the production process sheet. Customs may require bleaching process certification or test reports.