Chapter 52 covers cotton and cotton textiles, including raw cotton, cotton waste, carded cotton, cotton yarn, and cotton woven fabrics. This chapter is an important chapter for textile raw materials and products, involving the complete chain from raw materials to semi-finished and finished products. Cotton woven fabrics are further subdivided based on cotton content, fabric structure, processing method, weight per unit area, etc., and are a common commodity category in international trade. Heading 5209 specifically covers cotton woven fabrics containing ≥85% cotton and weighing more than 200 g per square meter. Fabrics under this heading are typically heavier cotton fabrics, such as denim, canvas, drill, etc., widely used in apparel, home textiles, industrial products, and other fields. They are further subdivided into multiple subheadings based on processing methods such as yarn-dyed, bleached, dyed, and weave specifications. The first 2 digits 52 represent Chapter 52, cotton and cotton textiles; digits 3-4, 09, represent heading 5209, i.e., cotton woven fabrics containing ≥85% cotton and weighing >200 g/m²; digits 5-6, 49, represent subheading 5209.49, i.e., other yarn-dyed cotton woven fabrics (not plain weave, not twill weave, not satin weave, or other specific weaves). Therefore, the complete meaning of 520949 is: other yarn-dyed cotton woven fabrics containing ≥85% cotton and weighing >200 g/m². This commodity is classified under 520949 because it meets three core conditions: cotton content ≥85%, weight per square meter >200 g, and yarn-dyed with a non-specific weave (such as plain weave, twill weave, satin weave, etc.). If the cotton content is less than 85%, it is classified under 5210 or 5211; if the weight per square meter is ≤200 g, it is classified under 5208; if it is bleached or dyed, it is classified under other subheadings of 5209. Therefore, only yarn-dyed cotton fabrics that simultaneously meet the above conditions are classified under this code.
Chapter
Chapter 52 covers cotton and cotton textiles, including raw cotton, cotton waste, carded cotton, cotton yarn, and cotton woven fabrics. This chapter is an important chapter for textile raw materials and products, involving the complete chain from raw materials to semi-finished and finished products. Cotton woven fabrics are further subdivided based on cotton content, fabric structure, processing method, weight per unit area, etc., and are a common commodity category in international trade.
Heading
Heading 5209 specifically covers cotton woven fabrics containing ≥85% cotton and weighing more than 200 g per square meter. Fabrics under this heading are typically heavier cotton fabrics, such as denim, canvas, drill, etc., widely used in apparel, home textiles, industrial products, and other fields. They are further subdivided into multiple subheadings based on processing methods such as yarn-dyed, bleached, dyed, and weave specifications.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 52 represent Chapter 52, cotton and cotton textiles; digits 3-4, 09, represent heading 5209, i.e., cotton woven fabrics containing ≥85% cotton and weighing >200 g/m²; digits 5-6, 49, represent subheading 5209.49, i.e., other yarn-dyed cotton woven fabrics (not plain weave, not twill weave, not satin weave, or other specific weaves). Therefore, the complete meaning of 520949 is: other yarn-dyed cotton woven fabrics containing ≥85% cotton and weighing >200 g/m².
Classification Basis
This commodity is classified under 520949 because it meets three core conditions: cotton content ≥85%, weight per square meter >200 g, and yarn-dyed with a non-specific weave (such as plain weave, twill weave, satin weave, etc.). If the cotton content is less than 85%, it is classified under 5210 or 5211; if the weight per square meter is ≤200 g, it is classified under 5208; if it is bleached or dyed, it is classified under other subheadings of 5209. Therefore, only yarn-dyed cotton fabrics that simultaneously meet the above conditions are classified under this code.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: Fill in the Chinese and English names of the commodity, such as "yarn-dyed cotton fabric" or "other yarn-dyed cotton woven fabric," and it must be consistent with the HS code description. Composition Content: Indicate the percentage of cotton content and other fiber content, such as "cotton 85%, polyester 15%," and ensure cotton ≥85%. Weave Specification: Describe the weave structure of the fabric, such as "twill," "plain," "satin," or "other," and it must correspond to the subheading. Weight per Unit Area: Fill in the gram weight per square meter, such as "220 g/m²," and it must be greater than 200 g/m². Processing Method: State whether it is yarn-dyed, such as "yarn-dyed" or "bleached," "dyed"; yarn-dyed is the key to classification under this code. Width: Fill in the fabric width, such as "150 cm," which affects declaration accuracy but is not key to classification. Brand or Model: If there is a brand or model, fill it in; if there is no brand, fill in "none." Use: Briefly describe the main use, such as "for apparel," "for home textiles," to assist customs judgment. Product Name: Other yarn-dyed cotton woven fabric; Composition Content: Cotton 85%, polyester 15%; Weave Specification: Twill; Weight per Unit Area: 220 g/m²; Processing Method: Yarn-dyed; Width: 150 cm; Brand: None; Use: For apparel. Ignoring the gram weight unit and mistakenly writing the gram weight below "200 g/m²," resulting in incorrect classification. Confusing yarn-dyed with dyed; yarn-dyed means the yarn is dyed first and then woven, while dyed means overall dyeing after weaving. Failure to accurately describe the weave specification, such as declaring twill fabric as plain fabric, affecting subheading classification.
Product Name
Fill in the Chinese and English names of the commodity, such as "yarn-dyed cotton fabric" or "other yarn-dyed cotton woven fabric," and it must be consistent with the HS code description.
⚠️ Writing only "cotton fabric" is too general and does not reflect the yarn-dyed and weight characteristics.
Composition Content
Indicate the percentage of cotton content and other fiber content, such as "cotton 85%, polyester 15%," and ensure cotton ≥85%.
⚠️ Failure to indicate other fiber content, or declaring this code when cotton content is less than 85%.
Weave Specification
Describe the weave structure of the fabric, such as "twill," "plain," "satin," or "other," and it must correspond to the subheading.
⚠️ Misdeclaring twill fabric as another weave, resulting in incorrect classification.
Weight per Unit Area
Fill in the gram weight per square meter, such as "220 g/m²," and it must be greater than 200 g/m².
⚠️ Failure to provide gram weight or providing incorrect data, resulting in classification under 5208.
Processing Method
State whether it is yarn-dyed, such as "yarn-dyed" or "bleached," "dyed"; yarn-dyed is the key to classification under this code.
⚠️ Misdeclaring dyed fabric as yarn-dyed fabric, or vice versa.
Width
Fill in the fabric width, such as "150 cm," which affects declaration accuracy but is not key to classification.
⚠️ Failure to fill in width, resulting in an incomplete customs declaration form.
Brand or Model
If there is a brand or model, fill it in; if there is no brand, fill in "none."
Briefly describe the main use, such as "for apparel," "for home textiles," to assist customs judgment.
⚠️ The use description is too broad, such as "industrial use," lacking specificity.
Example： Product Name: Other yarn-dyed cotton woven fabric; Composition Content: Cotton 85%, polyester 15%; Weave Specification: Twill; Weight per Unit Area: 220 g/m²; Processing Method: Yarn-dyed; Width: 150 cm; Brand: None; Use: For apparel.
Common Mistakes：
Ignoring the gram weight unit and mistakenly writing the gram weight below "200 g/m²," resulting in incorrect classification.
Confusing yarn-dyed with dyed; yarn-dyed means the yarn is dyed first and then woven, while dyed means overall dyeing after weaving.
Failure to accurately describe the weave specification, such as declaring twill fabric as plain fabric, affecting subheading classification.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: 1) cotton content ≥85%; 2) weight per square meter >200 g; 3) yarn-dyed; 4) non-plain, non-twill, non-satin, or other specific weave. Only when these four conditions are simultaneously met is it classified under 520949. If the cotton content is less than 85%, consider 5210 or 5211; if the gram weight is ≤200 g, classify under 5208; if it is bleached or dyed, classify under other subheadings of 5209; if it is plain weave, twill weave, or satin weave, classify under the corresponding subheading of 5209. 520942 Yarn-dyed cotton twill fabric: 520942 is yarn-dyed twill fabric, with a twill weave, while 520949 is for other weaves, such as jacquard, complex weaves, etc. 520943 Yarn-dyed cotton plain fabric: 520943 is yarn-dyed plain fabric, with a plain weave, while 520949 is for other weaves that are not plain, not twill, and not satin. 520949 Other yarn-dyed cotton woven fabrics: This code itself; attention should be paid to its differences from other subheadings. 5209.51 Bleached cotton woven fabrics: 520951 is bleached fabric, with bleaching as the processing method, while 520949 is yarn-dyed fabric, with a different processing method. 5210.49 Other yarn-dyed cotton blended fabrics: 521049 has cotton content <85%, mainly blended with chemical fibers, while 520949 has cotton content ≥85%. Is the cotton content ≥85%? Is the weight per square meter >200 g? Is it yarn-dyed? Is the weave non-plain, non-twill, and non-satin? Is it confused with adjacent codes?
Basis
The core basis for classification is: 1) cotton content ≥85%; 2) weight per square meter >200 g; 3) yarn-dyed; 4) non-plain, non-twill, non-satin, or other specific weave. Only when these four conditions are simultaneously met is it classified under 520949. If the cotton content is less than 85%, consider 5210 or 5211; if the gram weight is ≤200 g, classify under 5208; if it is bleached or dyed, classify under other subheadings of 5209; if it is plain weave, twill weave, or satin weave, classify under the corresponding subheading of 5209.
Confused Codes：
520942 - Yarn-dyed cotton twill fabric
520942 is yarn-dyed twill fabric, with a twill weave, while 520949 is for other weaves, such as jacquard, complex weaves, etc.
520943 - Yarn-dyed cotton plain fabric
520943 is yarn-dyed plain fabric, with a plain weave, while 520949 is for other weaves that are not plain, not twill, and not satin.
520949 - Other yarn-dyed cotton woven fabrics
This code itself; attention should be paid to its differences from other subheadings.
5209.51 - Bleached cotton woven fabrics
520951 is bleached fabric, with bleaching as the processing method, while 520949 is yarn-dyed fabric, with a different processing method.
5210.49 - Other yarn-dyed cotton blended fabrics
521049 has cotton content <85%, mainly blended with chemical fibers, while 520949 has cotton content ≥85%.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the cotton content ≥85%?
✓ Is the weight per square meter >200 g?
✓ Is it yarn-dyed?
✓ Is the weave non-plain, non-twill, and non-satin?
✓ Is it confused with adjacent codes?
❓ FAQ
How can I check the tariff rate for 520949? You can check the most-favored-nation tariff rate, general tariff rate, value-added tax rate, and consumption tax, etc., by entering HS code 520949 on the General Administration of Customs website, China International Trade Single Window, or professional tariff query tools. Tariff rates may be adjusted with policy changes, and the latest published rates should be used. What is the difference in classification between yarn-dyed fabric and dyed fabric? Yarn-dyed fabric is made by dyeing the yarn first and then weaving, and is classified under subheadings such as 5209.42, 5209.43, and 5209.49; dyed fabric is dyed as a whole after weaving and is classified under subheadings such as 5209.31 and 5209.32. The two have different processing techniques and different classification subheadings. If the cotton content is 84%, which code should it be classified under? If the cotton content is <85%, it cannot be classified under 5209 and should be classified under 5210 (cotton <85%, mainly blended with chemical fibers, weight per square meter >200 g) or 5211 (cotton <85%, mainly blended with chemical fibers, weight per square meter ≤200 g), depending on the type and weight of the blended fibers. If the weight per unit area is exactly 200 g/m², can it be classified under 520949? No. 5209 requires a weight per square meter >200 g/m². If it is exactly 200 g/m², it should be classified under 5208 (weight per square meter ≤200 g/m²). Therefore, it must be strictly greater than 200 g/m². What are the consequences of incomplete declaration elements at customs declaration? Incomplete declaration elements may lead to customs rejection, inspection, delayed customs clearance, and even risks such as tax supplementation and fines due to incorrect classification. It is recommended to completely fill in key elements such as product name, composition, gram weight, and processing method. How can twill fabric be distinguished from other weaves? Twill fabric has obvious diagonal lines, with interlacing points of warp and weft yarns forming continuous diagonal lines; plain fabric has warp and weft yarns interlacing one up and one down; satin fabric has interlacing points that are dispersed and discontinuous. Other weaves such as jacquard and complex weaves do not belong to these three categories and are classified under 520949. Does 520949 apply to all yarn-dyed cotton fabrics? No. It applies only to cotton fabrics containing ≥85% cotton, weighing >200 g/m², yarn-dyed, and not plain, twill, or satin. If they are plain, twill, or satin, they should be classified under subheadings such as 5209.43, 5209.42, and 5209.41, respectively. What special documents are required for importing 520949? Generally, basic documents such as packing list, invoice, contract, bill of lading, and certificate of origin are required. If tariff preferences are involved, the corresponding certificate of origin is required; if it is a textile, test reports, etc., may be required. The specific requirements shall be subject to customs requirements.
Q: How can I check the tariff rate for 520949?
A: You can check the most-favored-nation tariff rate, general tariff rate, value-added tax rate, and consumption tax, etc., by entering HS code 520949 on the General Administration of Customs website, China International Trade Single Window, or professional tariff query tools. Tariff rates may be adjusted with policy changes, and the latest published rates should be used.
Q: What is the difference in classification between yarn-dyed fabric and dyed fabric?
A: Yarn-dyed fabric is made by dyeing the yarn first and then weaving, and is classified under subheadings such as 5209.42, 5209.43, and 5209.49; dyed fabric is dyed as a whole after weaving and is classified under subheadings such as 5209.31 and 5209.32. The two have different processing techniques and different classification subheadings.
Q: If the cotton content is 84%, which code should it be classified under?
A: If the cotton content is <85%, it cannot be classified under 5209 and should be classified under 5210 (cotton <85%, mainly blended with chemical fibers, weight per square meter >200 g) or 5211 (cotton <85%, mainly blended with chemical fibers, weight per square meter ≤200 g), depending on the type and weight of the blended fibers.
Q: If the weight per unit area is exactly 200 g/m², can it be classified under 520949?
A: No. 5209 requires a weight per square meter >200 g/m². If it is exactly 200 g/m², it should be classified under 5208 (weight per square meter ≤200 g/m²). Therefore, it must be strictly greater than 200 g/m².
Q: What are the consequences of incomplete declaration elements at customs declaration?
A: Incomplete declaration elements may lead to customs rejection, inspection, delayed customs clearance, and even risks such as tax supplementation and fines due to incorrect classification. It is recommended to completely fill in key elements such as product name, composition, gram weight, and processing method.
Q: How can twill fabric be distinguished from other weaves?
A: Twill fabric has obvious diagonal lines, with interlacing points of warp and weft yarns forming continuous diagonal lines; plain fabric has warp and weft yarns interlacing one up and one down; satin fabric has interlacing points that are dispersed and discontinuous. Other weaves such as jacquard and complex weaves do not belong to these three categories and are classified under 520949.
Q: Does 520949 apply to all yarn-dyed cotton fabrics?
A: No. It applies only to cotton fabrics containing ≥85% cotton, weighing >200 g/m², yarn-dyed, and not plain, twill, or satin. If they are plain, twill, or satin, they should be classified under subheadings such as 5209.43, 5209.42, and 5209.41, respectively.
Q: What special documents are required for importing 520949?
A: Generally, basic documents such as packing list, invoice, contract, bill of lading, and certificate of origin are required. If tariff preferences are involved, the corresponding certificate of origin is required; if it is a textile, test reports, etc., may be required. The specific requirements shall be subject to customs requirements.
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