Chapter 52 covers all goods of cotton and cotton textiles, including raw cotton, cotton waste, cotton carded or combed, cotton yarn, and cotton woven fabrics. This chapter is a core chapter for the classification of textile raw materials and products, and under it, it progresses layer by layer from raw materials to fabrics according to the degree of processing. Cotton woven fabrics are further subdivided according to bleaching and dyeing processes, weave structure, and weight, and are a common classification focus in international trade. Heading 5209 specifically covers cotton woven fabrics containing 85% or more by weight of cotton and weighing more than 200 g/m². This heading is further divided according to processing method (bleached, dyed, yarn-dyed, etc.) and fabric weave (plain weave, twill, etc.), but excludes blended fabrics containing less than 85% cotton or lightweight cotton cloth weighing 200 g/m² or less. The first 2 digits 52 represent Chapter 52 (Cotton and cotton textiles). The 3rd-4th digits 09 represent heading 5209, namely cotton woven fabrics containing 85% or more by weight of cotton and weighing more than 200 g/m². The 5th-6th digits 39 represent subheading 5209.39, namely 'other dyed' cotton woven fabrics. Among them, the 5th digit 3 indicates dyed (as opposed to bleached, yarn-dyed, etc.), and the 6th digit 9 indicates 'other' weave types (such as jacquard, complex twill, etc.), rather than specific weaves such as plain weave (1) or twill (2). Therefore, 520939 precisely points to: cotton woven fabrics containing 85% or more cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m², dyed, and with a weave other than plain weave or simple twill. The goods contain 85% or more cotton, weigh more than 200 g/m², and have been dyed, meeting the basic conditions of heading 5209. At the subheading level, because the fabric weave is not plain weave (5209.31) or 3-thread or 4-thread twill (5209.32), it is classified under 'other' dyed cotton cloth (5209.39). If the weight is 200 g/m² or less, it should be classified under 5208; if the cotton content is less than 85%, it should be classified under 5210 or 5211, etc.
Chapter
Chapter 52 covers all goods of cotton and cotton textiles, including raw cotton, cotton waste, cotton carded or combed, cotton yarn, and cotton woven fabrics. This chapter is a core chapter for the classification of textile raw materials and products, and under it, it progresses layer by layer from raw materials to fabrics according to the degree of processing. Cotton woven fabrics are further subdivided according to bleaching and dyeing processes, weave structure, and weight, and are a common classification focus in international trade.
Heading
Heading 5209 specifically covers cotton woven fabrics containing 85% or more by weight of cotton and weighing more than 200 g/m². This heading is further divided according to processing method (bleached, dyed, yarn-dyed, etc.) and fabric weave (plain weave, twill, etc.), but excludes blended fabrics containing less than 85% cotton or lightweight cotton cloth weighing 200 g/m² or less.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 52 represent Chapter 52 (Cotton and cotton textiles). The 3rd-4th digits 09 represent heading 5209, namely cotton woven fabrics containing 85% or more by weight of cotton and weighing more than 200 g/m². The 5th-6th digits 39 represent subheading 5209.39, namely 'other dyed' cotton woven fabrics. Among them, the 5th digit 3 indicates dyed (as opposed to bleached, yarn-dyed, etc.), and the 6th digit 9 indicates 'other' weave types (such as jacquard, complex twill, etc.), rather than specific weaves such as plain weave (1) or twill (2). Therefore, 520939 precisely points to: cotton woven fabrics containing 85% or more cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m², dyed, and with a weave other than plain weave or simple twill.
Classification Basis
The goods contain 85% or more cotton, weigh more than 200 g/m², and have been dyed, meeting the basic conditions of heading 5209. At the subheading level, because the fabric weave is not plain weave (5209.31) or 3-thread or 4-thread twill (5209.32), it is classified under 'other' dyed cotton cloth (5209.39). If the weight is 200 g/m² or less, it should be classified under 5208; if the cotton content is less than 85%, it should be classified under 5210 or 5211, etc.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity should include key information such as material, process, and weave, for example 'all-cotton dyed jacquard fabric'. Composition content: Accurately declare the cotton content and other fiber content (such as 85% cotton, 15% polyester), and it must be consistent with the test report. Weight per square meter: Declare the weight per unit area of the fabric, expressed in grams per square meter (g/m²), and it must be accurate to the nearest whole number. Processing technology: Explain the dyeing and finishing process of the fabric, such as 'dyed', 'bleached', 'yarn-dyed', etc. This code specifically refers to dyed. Weave structure: Describe the weave type of the fabric, such as 'jacquard', 'complex twill', 'satin', etc., to distinguish it from plain weave and simple twill. Width: Declare the effective width of the fabric, expressed in centimeters or inches, which affects cutting and use determination. Brand or model: If there is a brand or model, it must be declared truthfully; if there is no brand, 'none' may be filled in. Use: Briefly describe the final use of the fabric, such as 'for clothing', 'for home textiles', etc., to assist classification. Product name: all-cotton dyed jacquard fabric; Composition content: 100% cotton; Weight per square meter: 250 g/m²; Processing technology: dyed; Weave structure: jacquard; Width: 150 cm; Brand: none; Use: for clothing. Mistakenly classifying blended fabric with cotton content less than 85% under 520939, when it should actually be classified under 5210 or 5211. Mistakenly classifying dyed cotton fabric weighing 200 g/m² or less under 520939, when it should actually be classified under 520839. Mistakenly reporting yarn-dyed fabric as dyed fabric; yarn-dyed fabric should be classified under subheadings such as 520941 or 520942.
Product name
The specific name of the declared commodity should include key information such as material, process, and weave, for example 'all-cotton dyed jacquard fabric'.
⚠️ Writing only 'cotton fabric' or 'dyed fabric' without reflecting cotton content and weight.
Composition content
Accurately declare the cotton content and other fiber content (such as 85% cotton, 15% polyester), and it must be consistent with the test report.
⚠️ Vaguely writing 'pure cotton' but the actual cotton content is less than 85%.
Weight per square meter
Declare the weight per unit area of the fabric, expressed in grams per square meter (g/m²), and it must be accurate to the nearest whole number.
⚠️ Mistakenly reporting weight per meter or weight per yard, resulting in classification errors.
Processing technology
Explain the dyeing and finishing process of the fabric, such as 'dyed', 'bleached', 'yarn-dyed', etc. This code specifically refers to dyed.
⚠️ Mistakenly reporting yarn-dyed fabric as dyed fabric, or confusing bleaching with dyeing.
Weave structure
Describe the weave type of the fabric, such as 'jacquard', 'complex twill', 'satin', etc., to distinguish it from plain weave and simple twill.
⚠️ Simply describing jacquard fabric as 'twill', resulting in classification under 520932.
Width
Declare the effective width of the fabric, expressed in centimeters or inches, which affects cutting and use determination.
⚠️ Failure to declare width, or inconsistency with the contract.
Brand or model
If there is a brand or model, it must be declared truthfully; if there is no brand, 'none' may be filled in.
Mistakenly classifying blended fabric with cotton content less than 85% under 520939, when it should actually be classified under 5210 or 5211.
Mistakenly classifying dyed cotton fabric weighing 200 g/m² or less under 520939, when it should actually be classified under 520839.
Mistakenly reporting yarn-dyed fabric as dyed fabric; yarn-dyed fabric should be classified under subheadings such as 520941 or 520942.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: 1) cotton content 85% or more; 2) weight per square meter more than 200 g/m²; 3) dyed; 4) the fabric weave is not plain weave or 3-thread/4-thread twill. Only when these four conditions are met simultaneously can it be classified under 520939. If the cotton content is less than 85%, consider 5210 (mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, cotton content less than 85%) or 5211 (mixed mainly or solely with other fibers, cotton content less than 85%); if the weight is 200 g/m² or less, classify under 5208; if bleached, classify under 5209.21, etc.; if yarn-dyed, classify under 5209.41, etc. 520931 Dyed plain weave cotton fabric: 520931 is dyed plain weave cotton fabric, weighing more than 200 g/m², containing 85% or more cotton. The difference from 520939 lies in the fabric weave: plain weave vs other weaves (such as jacquard, complex twill). 520932 Dyed 3-thread or 4-thread twill cotton fabric: 520932 is dyed 3-thread or 4-thread twill cotton fabric, weighing more than 200 g/m², containing 85% or more cotton. The difference from 520939 lies in the number of twill threads: 3-thread or 4-thread twill vs other weaves. 520839 Other dyed cotton fabric (weight 200 g/m² or less): 520839 is dyed cotton fabric containing 85% or more cotton and weighing 200 g/m² or less. The key difference from 520939 lies in the weight per square meter: 200 g/m² or less vs more than 200 g/m². 521039 Other dyed blended cotton fabric (cotton content less than 85%, weight more than 200 g/m²): 521039 is dyed cotton fabric containing less than 85% cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, and weighing more than 200 g/m². The difference from 520939 lies in the cotton content: less than 85% vs 85% or more. 520941 Yarn-dyed plain weave cotton fabric: 520941 is yarn-dyed plain weave cotton fabric, weighing more than 200 g/m², containing 85% or more cotton. The difference from 520939 lies in the processing technology: yarn-dyed vs dyed. Is the cotton content 85% or more? Is the weight per square meter more than 200 g/m²? Is the processing technology dyed? Is the fabric weave plain weave or 3-thread/4-thread twill? Is it blended with man-made fibers or other fibers?
Basis
The core basis for classification is: 1) cotton content 85% or more; 2) weight per square meter more than 200 g/m²; 3) dyed; 4) the fabric weave is not plain weave or 3-thread/4-thread twill. Only when these four conditions are met simultaneously can it be classified under 520939. If the cotton content is less than 85%, consider 5210 (mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, cotton content less than 85%) or 5211 (mixed mainly or solely with other fibers, cotton content less than 85%); if the weight is 200 g/m² or less, classify under 5208; if bleached, classify under 5209.21, etc.; if yarn-dyed, classify under 5209.41, etc.
Confused Codes：
520931 - Dyed plain weave cotton fabric
520931 is dyed plain weave cotton fabric, weighing more than 200 g/m², containing 85% or more cotton. The difference from 520939 lies in the fabric weave: plain weave vs other weaves (such as jacquard, complex twill).
520932 - Dyed 3-thread or 4-thread twill cotton fabric
520932 is dyed 3-thread or 4-thread twill cotton fabric, weighing more than 200 g/m², containing 85% or more cotton. The difference from 520939 lies in the number of twill threads: 3-thread or 4-thread twill vs other weaves.
520839 - Other dyed cotton fabric (weight 200 g/m² or less)
520839 is dyed cotton fabric containing 85% or more cotton and weighing 200 g/m² or less. The key difference from 520939 lies in the weight per square meter: 200 g/m² or less vs more than 200 g/m².
521039 - Other dyed blended cotton fabric (cotton content less than 85%, weight more than 200 g/m²)
521039 is dyed cotton fabric containing less than 85% cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, and weighing more than 200 g/m². The difference from 520939 lies in the cotton content: less than 85% vs 85% or more.
520941 - Yarn-dyed plain weave cotton fabric
520941 is yarn-dyed plain weave cotton fabric, weighing more than 200 g/m², containing 85% or more cotton. The difference from 520939 lies in the processing technology: yarn-dyed vs dyed.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the cotton content 85% or more?
✓ Is the weight per square meter more than 200 g/m²?
✓ Is the processing technology dyed?
✓ Is the fabric weave plain weave or 3-thread/4-thread twill?
✓ Is it blended with man-made fibers or other fibers?
❓ FAQ
How can I check the import tariff rate for 520939? It can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the International Trade Single Window, or professional customs declaration software. Enter HS code 520939, select the country of origin, trade mode, and other conditions, and the system will display the MFN rate, general rate, VAT rate, etc. Note that tariff rates may be adjusted with policy changes, and the latest published rates should be used. What is the difference between 520939 and 520932? Both are dyed cotton fabrics containing 85% or more cotton and weighing more than 200 g/m². The difference lies in the fabric weave: 520932 specifically refers to 3-thread or 4-thread twill, while 520939 refers to other weaves (such as jacquard, complex twill, satin, etc.). When declaring, the weave type must be accurately described. For dyed cotton fabric containing 85% cotton and weighing 210 g/m², but with a plain weave, which code should it be classified under? It should be classified under 520931 (dyed plain weave cotton fabric, containing 85% or more cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m²). Because plain weave has a dedicated subheading and is not classified under 520939. Can the cotton fabric under 520939 be used for garment production? Yes. The cotton fabric covered by this code is usually used for clothing, home textiles, etc. However, note that if used for special purposes (such as protective clothing), other regulatory conditions may apply. It is recommended to confirm whether additional certification is required based on the actual use. How can 'dyed' and 'yarn-dyed' be distinguished when declaring? Dyed means that the yarn is first woven into fabric and then the fabric is dyed; yarn-dyed means that the yarn is first dyed and then woven into fabric. Yarn-dyed fabric usually has better color fastness, but the classification is different. 520939 applies only to dyed fabric; yarn-dyed fabric should be classified under 520941, etc. If cotton fabric contains 84% cotton, weighs 220 g/m², and is dyed, where should it be classified? If cotton content is less than 85%, weight is more than 200 g/m², and it is dyed, if it is mixed mainly with man-made fibers, it should be classified under 521039; if mixed with other fibers, classify under 521139, etc. The specific classification depends on the type of blended fibers. What documents are required for importing fabric under 520939? Usually, a contract, invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, test report (composition, weight), etc. are required. If tariff preferences are involved, the corresponding certificate of origin must be provided. The specific requirements are subject to customs requirements. How can I avoid mistakenly classifying 520939 under 520839? The key is to check the weight per square meter. 520839 applies to dyed cotton fabric weighing 200 g/m² or less, while 520939 applies to more than 200 g/m². When declaring, an accurate grammage test report must be provided, and the unit must be correct (g/m²).
Q: How can I check the import tariff rate for 520939?
A: It can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the International Trade Single Window, or professional customs declaration software. Enter HS code 520939, select the country of origin, trade mode, and other conditions, and the system will display the MFN rate, general rate, VAT rate, etc. Note that tariff rates may be adjusted with policy changes, and the latest published rates should be used.
Q: What is the difference between 520939 and 520932?
A: Both are dyed cotton fabrics containing 85% or more cotton and weighing more than 200 g/m². The difference lies in the fabric weave: 520932 specifically refers to 3-thread or 4-thread twill, while 520939 refers to other weaves (such as jacquard, complex twill, satin, etc.). When declaring, the weave type must be accurately described.
Q: For dyed cotton fabric containing 85% cotton and weighing 210 g/m², but with a plain weave, which code should it be classified under?
A: It should be classified under 520931 (dyed plain weave cotton fabric, containing 85% or more cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m²). Because plain weave has a dedicated subheading and is not classified under 520939.
Q: Can the cotton fabric under 520939 be used for garment production?
A: Yes. The cotton fabric covered by this code is usually used for clothing, home textiles, etc. However, note that if used for special purposes (such as protective clothing), other regulatory conditions may apply. It is recommended to confirm whether additional certification is required based on the actual use.
Q: How can 'dyed' and 'yarn-dyed' be distinguished when declaring?
A: Dyed means that the yarn is first woven into fabric and then the fabric is dyed; yarn-dyed means that the yarn is first dyed and then woven into fabric. Yarn-dyed fabric usually has better color fastness, but the classification is different. 520939 applies only to dyed fabric; yarn-dyed fabric should be classified under 520941, etc.
Q: If cotton fabric contains 84% cotton, weighs 220 g/m², and is dyed, where should it be classified?
A: If cotton content is less than 85%, weight is more than 200 g/m², and it is dyed, if it is mixed mainly with man-made fibers, it should be classified under 521039; if mixed with other fibers, classify under 521139, etc. The specific classification depends on the type of blended fibers.
Q: What documents are required for importing fabric under 520939?
A: Usually, a contract, invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, test report (composition, weight), etc. are required. If tariff preferences are involved, the corresponding certificate of origin must be provided. The specific requirements are subject to customs requirements.
Q: How can I avoid mistakenly classifying 520939 under 520839?
A: The key is to check the weight per square meter. 520839 applies to dyed cotton fabric weighing 200 g/m² or less, while 520939 applies to more than 200 g/m². When declaring, an accurate grammage test report must be provided, and the unit must be correct (g/m²).
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