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 products, involving the complete industrial chain from raw materials to finished products. Cotton woven fabrics are further subdivided based on processing technology, weave structure, and weight, and are an important textile category in international trade. Heading 5209 covers cotton woven fabrics containing ≥85% cotton, subdivided by whether bleached, fabric weave (plain weave, twill, etc.), and weight per square meter. Twill woven fabrics, due to their tight structure and abrasion resistance, are commonly used in apparel, home textiles, and other fields. Under this heading, subheadings are listed by weight, reflecting the impact of weight on classification. First 2 digits 52: indicates Chapter 52, cotton and cotton woven fabrics. Digits 3-4, 09: indicates heading 5209, i.e., cotton woven fabrics containing ≥85% cotton, weighing more than 200 g per square meter. Digits 5-6, 22: indicates subheading 5209.22, i.e., bleached cotton twill woven fabrics, containing ≥85% cotton, weighing >200 g per square meter. The fifth digit 2 indicates bleached, and the sixth digit 2 indicates twill weave. This product is a bleached cotton twill woven fabric, containing ≥85% cotton, weighing >200 g/㎡, meeting the description of heading 5209 and subheading 5209.22. The adjacent code 5209.21 is unbleached twill fabric, and 5209.29 is other bleached cotton fabric (non-twill), so it is classified under 5209.22.

Product Name: Declared product name should accurately describe it as bleached cotton twill woven fabric, avoiding colloquial names. Composition Content: Declare cotton content and other fiber content, with percentages noted. This code requires cotton ≥85%. Weave Structure: Declare the fabric weave, such as twill, and if necessary, specify the twill type (e.g., 2/1, 3/1). Bleaching Status: Declare whether bleached; this code requires bleached. Weight per Square Meter: Declare the gram weight per square meter, which must be greater than 200 g. Width: Declare the fabric width, usually expressed in centimeters or inches. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, declare 'no brand'. Processing Technology: Briefly describe weaving and finishing processes, such as combing, singeing, mercerizing, etc. Product Name: Bleached cotton twill woven fabric; Composition Content: 100% cotton; Weave Structure: Twill (2/1); Bleaching Status: Bleached; Weight per Square Meter: 250 g/㎡; Width: 150 cm; Brand: No brand; Processing Technology: Combed, singed, mercerized. Mistakenly classifying unbleached twill fabric under 5209.22, when it should actually be classified under 5209.21. Inaccurate declaration of gram weight; if less than 200 g/㎡, it should be classified under 5208. If cotton content is less than 85%, it should be classified under 5210 or 5211.

Core classification basis: 1. Cotton content ≥85%; 2. Weight per square meter >200 g; 3. Bleached; 4. Twill weave. All four are indispensable; otherwise, it is classified under other subheadings. 5209.21 Unbleached cotton twill woven fabric: Different bleaching status: 5209.21 is unbleached, 5209.22 is bleached. 5209.29 Other bleached cotton woven fabrics: Different fabric weave: 5209.29 is plain weave or satin weave, etc., non-twill structure. 5208.22 Bleached cotton twill woven fabric, weight per square meter ≤200 g: Different weight: 5208.22 has gram weight ≤200 g, 5209.22 has gram weight >200 g. 5210.22 Bleached cotton blended twill fabric, cotton <85%: Different cotton content: 5210.22 has cotton content <85%, mainly or solely blended with man-made fibers. Is cotton content ≥85%? Is weight per square meter >200 g? Has it been bleached? Is the fabric weave twill? Is it blended with other fibers?

How to inquire about the import tariff rate for 5209.22? You can check the most-favored-nation tariff rate, general tariff rate, value-added tax rate, etc., by entering HS code 5209.22 on the General Administration of Customs website, China International Trade Single Window, or professional tariff inquiry tools. Note that tariff rates may be adjusted with policy changes; it is recommended to refer to the latest published rates. How to distinguish bleached cotton twill fabric from unbleached twill fabric? Bleached fabric has undergone a bleaching process, is white in color, and has no natural pigments; unbleached fabric retains the natural color of cotton, appearing pale yellow or milky white. When declaring, provide processing technology instructions and, if necessary, test reports. If the gram weight is exactly 200 g/㎡, should it be classified under 5208 or 5209? Heading 5208 is for weight per square meter not exceeding 200 g, and 5209 is for exceeding 200 g. If it is exactly 200 g, it should be classified under 5208. It is recommended to measure accurately to avoid classification disputes due to errors. How is cotton content of 85% calculated? Cotton content is calculated by weight percentage, referring to the proportion of the weight of cotton fibers in the fabric to the total weight of the fabric. Note whether other fibers, such as polyester, spandex, etc., are contained, and they must be declared separately. How to declare twill weave? Twill weave is a type of fabric weave characterized by warp and weft yarns interlacing at least every two yarns, forming a diagonal pattern. When declaring, you can specify twill, such as 2/1 twill, 3/1 twill, etc. What is the difference between 5209.22 and 5209.32? 5209.22 is bleached cotton twill woven fabric, and 5209.32 is dyed cotton twill woven fabric. The difference lies in the processing technology: bleaching removes pigments, while dyeing adds color. When declaring, the processing method must be clearly specified. If cotton content is less than 85%, which code should it be classified under? If cotton content is less than 85%, but mainly blended with man-made fibers, and weight per square meter >200 g, it should be classified under 5211.32 (bleached man-made fiber blended twill fabric). If blended with other fibers, it is classified under 5210. What are the consequences of omitting declaration elements during customs declaration? Omitting declaration elements may lead to customs rejection, inspection, classification errors, and even affect customs clearance speed and incur late declaration fees. It is recommended to declare completely in strict accordance with tariff requirements to ensure accurate classification.