Chapter 52 covers cotton and cotton woven fabrics, including raw cotton, cotton waste, carded cotton, cotton yarn, and cotton woven fabrics. This chapter is a foundational chapter for textile raw materials and textile products, involving the complete industrial chain from cotton to finished fabric. Cotton woven fabrics are further subdivided based on cotton content, weight per square meter, weave, bleaching status, etc., and are an important category of bulk commodities in international trade. Heading 5209 specifically refers to cotton woven fabrics containing >=85% cotton and weighing more than 200g/m² per square meter. Fabrics under this heading are usually relatively heavy cotton fabrics, such as canvas, twill, denim, etc., widely used in apparel, home textiles, industrial fabrics, and other fields. They are further subdivided based on bleaching status, weave, weight, etc. Code 520919 has 6 digits: the first 2 digits '52' represent Chapter 52 (cotton and cotton woven fabrics); digits 3-4 '09' represent heading 5209 (cotton woven fabrics containing >=85% cotton and weighing >200g/m²); digits 5-6 '19' are the subheading, where '1' indicates unbleached (in the grey), and '9' indicates other (such as bleached, dyed, printed, etc.). Therefore, 520919 specifically refers to cotton woven fabrics other than unbleached, containing >=85% cotton and weighing >200g/m². The goods contain >=85% cotton and weigh >200g/m² per square meter, which conforms to the description of heading 5209. If the weight is <=200g, they should be classified under 5208; if the cotton content is <85% but they are mainly blended with man-made fibers, they may be classified under 5210 or 5211, etc. In addition, if the fabric has undergone special treatment (such as coating), it may be classified under 5901, etc. Therefore, based on cotton content and weight, the goods are correctly classified under 520919.
Chapter
Chapter 52 covers cotton and cotton woven fabrics, including raw cotton, cotton waste, carded cotton, cotton yarn, and cotton woven fabrics. This chapter is a foundational chapter for textile raw materials and textile products, involving the complete industrial chain from cotton to finished fabric. Cotton woven fabrics are further subdivided based on cotton content, weight per square meter, weave, bleaching status, etc., and are an important category of bulk commodities in international trade.
Heading
Heading 5209 specifically refers to cotton woven fabrics containing >=85% cotton and weighing more than 200g/m² per square meter. Fabrics under this heading are usually relatively heavy cotton fabrics, such as canvas, twill, denim, etc., widely used in apparel, home textiles, industrial fabrics, and other fields. They are further subdivided based on bleaching status, weave, weight, etc.
Digit Breakdown
Code 520919 has 6 digits: the first 2 digits '52' represent Chapter 52 (cotton and cotton woven fabrics); digits 3-4 '09' represent heading 5209 (cotton woven fabrics containing >=85% cotton and weighing >200g/m²); digits 5-6 '19' are the subheading, where '1' indicates unbleached (in the grey), and '9' indicates other (such as bleached, dyed, printed, etc.). Therefore, 520919 specifically refers to cotton woven fabrics other than unbleached, containing >=85% cotton and weighing >200g/m².
Classification Basis
The goods contain >=85% cotton and weigh >200g/m² per square meter, which conforms to the description of heading 5209. If the weight is <=200g, they should be classified under 5208; if the cotton content is <85% but they are mainly blended with man-made fibers, they may be classified under 5210 or 5211, etc. In addition, if the fabric has undergone special treatment (such as coating), it may be classified under 5901, etc. Therefore, based on cotton content and weight, the goods are correctly classified under 520919.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as 'cotton fabric', 'cotton twill', etc., which must be consistent with the actual goods. Weaving method: Explain the weaving method of the fabric, such as plain weave, twill, satin, etc., which affects classification. Composition content: Accurately declare the percentage content of cotton and other fibers; the cotton content must be >=85%. Weight per square meter: Declare the weight of the fabric per square meter (g/m²), which must be >200g/m². Bleaching status: Indicate whether bleached, such as 'unbleached', 'bleached', 'dyed', etc., which affects subheading determination. Width: Declare the width of the fabric (cm), which affects classification and tariffs. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if there is no brand, fill in 'None'. Article number: Declare the manufacturer's or exporter's article number for easy identification. Product name: cotton twill; weaving method: twill; composition content: 100% cotton; weight per square meter: 250g/m²; bleaching status: dyed; width: 150cm; brand: None; article number: CT-2024. The weight unit is mistakenly used as ounces per square yard and not converted to g/m². Cotton content is less than 85% but declared as pure cotton, resulting in incorrect classification. Failure to distinguish between bleached and unbleached, affecting the subheading and tax rate.
Product name
The specific name of the declared commodity, such as 'cotton fabric', 'cotton twill', etc., which must be consistent with the actual goods.
⚠️ Writing only 'cotton fabric' is too general and does not specify the weave or use.
Weaving method
Explain the weaving method of the fabric, such as plain weave, twill, satin, etc., which affects classification.
⚠️ Mistakenly declaring knitted as woven, resulting in incorrect classification.
Composition content
Accurately declare the percentage content of cotton and other fibers; the cotton content must be >=85%.
⚠️ Writing only 'pure cotton' but the actual cotton content is less than 85%, or failing to specify other fibers.
Weight per square meter
Declare the weight of the fabric per square meter (g/m²), which must be >200g/m².
⚠️ Unit errors, such as mistakenly using ounces per square yard, or failing to provide accurate weight.
Bleaching status
Indicate whether bleached, such as 'unbleached', 'bleached', 'dyed', etc., which affects subheading determination.
⚠️ Declaring dyed fabric as unbleached, resulting in an incorrect subheading.
Width
Declare the width of the fabric (cm), which affects classification and tariffs.
⚠️ Failing to provide width or using the wrong unit.
Brand
If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if there is no brand, fill in 'None'.
⚠️ Ignoring brand declaration, resulting in omission.
Article number
Declare the manufacturer's or exporter's article number for easy identification.
⚠️ The article number does not match the actual goods.
The weight unit is mistakenly used as ounces per square yard and not converted to g/m².
Cotton content is less than 85% but declared as pure cotton, resulting in incorrect classification.
Failure to distinguish between bleached and unbleached, affecting the subheading and tax rate.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: 1) cotton content >=85%; 2) weight per square meter >200g/m²; 3) weaving method is woven; 4) bleaching status. If cotton content is <85%, classify under 5210 or 5211; if weight is <=200g/m², classify under 5208; if knitted, classify under 6001, etc. In addition, if the fabric has undergone coating, impregnation, or other treatment, it may be classified under 5901, etc. 5208 Cotton woven fabrics, containing >=85% cotton, weighing <=200g/m²: Different weight; 5208 is <=200g/m², while 5209 is >200g/m². 5210 Cotton woven fabrics, containing <85% cotton, mainly blended with man-made fibers, weighing <=200g/m²: Cotton content <85% and blended with man-made fibers, weight <=200g/m². 5211 Cotton woven fabrics, containing <85% cotton, mainly blended with man-made fibers, weighing >200g/m²: Cotton content <85% and blended with man-made fibers, weight >200g/m². 5901 Coated fabrics, etc.: Fabrics that have undergone coating, impregnation, or other treatment are classified under 5901 even if they contain >=85% cotton. Is the cotton content >=85%? Is the weight per square meter >200g/m²? Is it woven? Has it undergone special treatment such as coating? Is the bleaching status clear?
Basis
The core basis for classification is: 1) cotton content >=85%; 2) weight per square meter >200g/m²; 3) weaving method is woven; 4) bleaching status. If cotton content is <85%, classify under 5210 or 5211; if weight is <=200g/m², classify under 5208; if knitted, classify under 6001, etc. In addition, if the fabric has undergone coating, impregnation, or other treatment, it may be classified under 5901, etc.
Cotton content <85% and blended with man-made fibers, weight >200g/m².
5901 - Coated fabrics, etc.
Fabrics that have undergone coating, impregnation, or other treatment are classified under 5901 even if they contain >=85% cotton.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the cotton content >=85%?
✓ Is the weight per square meter >200g/m²?
✓ Is it woven?
✓ Has it undergone special treatment such as coating?
✓ Is the bleaching status clear?
❓ FAQ
How can I check the tariff rate for 520919? You can check the most-favored-nation rate, general rate, value-added tax, consumption tax, etc. by entering HS code 520919 on the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the International Trade Single Window, or professional tariff inquiry tools. Note that tax rates may be adjusted with policy changes, and the latest published rates should prevail. What is the difference between 520919 and 520912? 520912 refers to unbleached cotton woven fabrics, containing >=85% cotton and weighing >200g/m²; 520919 refers to other types (such as bleached, dyed, printed, etc.). The difference lies in the bleaching status, which must be accurately provided at declaration. If the fabric contains 85% cotton but is blended with other fibers, can it be classified under 520919? Yes, as long as the cotton content is >=85% and the weight per square meter is >200g/m², it is still classified under 5209. However, if the blended fibers reduce the cotton content to <85%, it is classified under 5210 or 5211. How can the weight per square meter be accurately measured? Take a representative sample, measure the area and weight under standard temperature and humidity, and calculate g/m². Pay attention to unit conversion and avoid using ounces per square yard. In what fields are fabrics under 520919 mainly used? They are commonly used in apparel (such as denim and canvas), home textiles (such as bed sheets and curtains), industrial fabrics (such as tents and bags), etc. Are brand and article number required at declaration? Brand and article number help customs identify the goods and are recommended. If there is no brand, fill in 'None'; the article number may be filled with the manufacturer's number. If the fabric has undergone waterproof treatment, is it still classified under 520919? If it has only slight waterproof treatment without forming a coating, it may still be classified under 5209; if an obvious coating is formed, it is classified under 5901. Judgment should be based on the treatment process.
Q: How can I check the tariff rate for 520919?
A: You can check the most-favored-nation rate, general rate, value-added tax, consumption tax, etc. by entering HS code 520919 on the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the International Trade Single Window, or professional tariff inquiry tools. Note that tax rates may be adjusted with policy changes, and the latest published rates should prevail.
Q: What is the difference between 520919 and 520912?
A: 520912 refers to unbleached cotton woven fabrics, containing >=85% cotton and weighing >200g/m²; 520919 refers to other types (such as bleached, dyed, printed, etc.). The difference lies in the bleaching status, which must be accurately provided at declaration.
Q: If the fabric contains 85% cotton but is blended with other fibers, can it be classified under 520919?
A: Yes, as long as the cotton content is >=85% and the weight per square meter is >200g/m², it is still classified under 5209. However, if the blended fibers reduce the cotton content to <85%, it is classified under 5210 or 5211.
Q: How can the weight per square meter be accurately measured?
A: Take a representative sample, measure the area and weight under standard temperature and humidity, and calculate g/m². Pay attention to unit conversion and avoid using ounces per square yard.
Q: In what fields are fabrics under 520919 mainly used?
A: They are commonly used in apparel (such as denim and canvas), home textiles (such as bed sheets and curtains), industrial fabrics (such as tents and bags), etc.
Q: Are brand and article number required at declaration?
A: Brand and article number help customs identify the goods and are recommended. If there is no brand, fill in 'None'; the article number may be filled with the manufacturer's number.
Q: If the fabric has undergone waterproof treatment, is it still classified under 520919?
A: If it has only slight waterproof treatment without forming a coating, it may still be classified under 5209; if an obvious coating is formed, it is classified under 5901. Judgment should be based on the treatment process.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.