Chapter 52 covers the complete industrial chain of cotton and cotton textiles, from primary raw materials such as raw cotton, cotton waste, and carded cotton, to cotton yarn, cotton woven fabrics, and woven fabrics of cotton blended with other fibers. This chapter is a foundational chapter for textile classification, involving key classification dimensions such as cotton content, processing method, fabric structure, and gram weight, and is closely related to Chapter 55 on man-made staple fiber fabrics. Heading 5211 specifically refers to cotton woven fabrics containing less than 85% cotton by weight, which must be blended with man-made fibers (synthetic or artificial), and is primarily subdivided by processing method such as dyed, yarn-dyed, and printed, as well as fabric gram weight. Products under this heading combine the comfort of cotton with the strength and wrinkle resistance of man-made fibers, and are widely used in apparel, home textiles, and industrial textiles. The first 2 digits 52 represent Chapter 52 on cotton and cotton textiles; digits 3-4, 11, represent heading 5211, i.e., cotton woven fabrics containing <85% cotton, mainly or solely blended with man-made fibers; digits 5-6, 39, represent subheading 521139, further limited to "other" dyed woven fabrics, weighing more than 200g/m². Here, "other" refers to weaves other than plain weave, twill weave, or 3-thread or 4-thread twill; dyed refers to piece dyeing or weaving after yarn dyeing; a gram weight >200g/m² indicates a heavier fabric, commonly used for outerwear, workwear, furniture fabric, etc. This commodity contains less than 85% cotton, is blended with man-made fibers, weighs more than 200g/m², and has undergone dyeing, conforming to the subheading structure of heading 5211. If the cotton content is ≥85%, it should be classified under 5209; if yarn-dyed, it should be classified under the yarn-dyed subheading of 5211; if printed, it should be classified under the printed subheading; if the gram weight is ≤200g/m², it should be classified under 5210 or other gram-weight subheadings of 5211. Therefore, cotton content, blending counterpart, processing method, and gram weight are the key factors determining classification under 521139.
Chapter
Chapter 52 covers the complete industrial chain of cotton and cotton textiles, from primary raw materials such as raw cotton, cotton waste, and carded cotton, to cotton yarn, cotton woven fabrics, and woven fabrics of cotton blended with other fibers. This chapter is a foundational chapter for textile classification, involving key classification dimensions such as cotton content, processing method, fabric structure, and gram weight, and is closely related to Chapter 55 on man-made staple fiber fabrics.
Heading
Heading 5211 specifically refers to cotton woven fabrics containing less than 85% cotton by weight, which must be blended with man-made fibers (synthetic or artificial), and is primarily subdivided by processing method such as dyed, yarn-dyed, and printed, as well as fabric gram weight. Products under this heading combine the comfort of cotton with the strength and wrinkle resistance of man-made fibers, and are widely used in apparel, home textiles, and industrial textiles.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 52 represent Chapter 52 on cotton and cotton textiles; digits 3-4, 11, represent heading 5211, i.e., cotton woven fabrics containing <85% cotton, mainly or solely blended with man-made fibers; digits 5-6, 39, represent subheading 521139, further limited to "other" dyed woven fabrics, weighing more than 200g/m². Here, "other" refers to weaves other than plain weave, twill weave, or 3-thread or 4-thread twill; dyed refers to piece dyeing or weaving after yarn dyeing; a gram weight >200g/m² indicates a heavier fabric, commonly used for outerwear, workwear, furniture fabric, etc.
Classification Basis
This commodity contains less than 85% cotton, is blended with man-made fibers, weighs more than 200g/m², and has undergone dyeing, conforming to the subheading structure of heading 5211. If the cotton content is ≥85%, it should be classified under 5209; if yarn-dyed, it should be classified under the yarn-dyed subheading of 5211; if printed, it should be classified under the printed subheading; if the gram weight is ≤200g/m², it should be classified under 5210 or other gram-weight subheadings of 5211. Therefore, cotton content, blending counterpart, processing method, and gram weight are the key factors determining classification under 521139.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The standard name of the declared commodity, which should include key information such as material, processing method, and gram weight, e.g., "dyed cotton-polyester blended woven fabric." Composition Content: Accurately declare the percentage of cotton and man-made fibers, e.g., "cotton 60%, polyester 40%," which must be consistent with the test report. Processing Method: Explain the dyeing, yarn-dyeing, or printing process of the fabric, e.g., "piece dyed," "yarn dyed." Weave Structure: Describe the fabric weave, such as plain weave, twill weave, satin weave, etc., used to distinguish the "other" subheading. Gram Weight: Declare the gram weight per square meter, accurate to the nearest integer, e.g., "220g/m²," which is key to distinguishing >200g/m². Width: Declare the fabric width, e.g., "150cm," which affects tariffs and trade statistics. Brand and Model: If there is a brand or model, it must be declared; if no brand, fill in "none." Use: Explain the main use, such as "for apparel," "for home textiles," to assist classification. Product Name: Dyed cotton-polyester blended woven fabric; Composition Content: Cotton 60%, Polyester 40%; Processing Method: Piece dyed; Weave Structure: Twill; Gram Weight: 220g/m²; Width: 150cm; Brand: None; Use: For apparel. Inaccurate declaration of cotton content, mistakenly classifying fabric with cotton content ≥85% under this code. Misreporting yarn-dyed fabric as dyed fabric, leading to incorrect subheading. Ignoring units or failing to accurately measure gram weight in the declaration, affecting the >200g/m² determination.
Product Name
The standard name of the declared commodity, which should include key information such as material, processing method, and gram weight, e.g., "dyed cotton-polyester blended woven fabric."
⚠️ Writing only "cotton fabric" or "blended fabric" without reflecting classification elements such as dyeing and gram weight.
Composition Content
Accurately declare the percentage of cotton and man-made fibers, e.g., "cotton 60%, polyester 40%," which must be consistent with the test report.
⚠️ Vaguely writing "cotton-polyester blend" without specifying the exact ratio, leading to classification disputes.
Processing Method
Explain the dyeing, yarn-dyeing, or printing process of the fabric, e.g., "piece dyed," "yarn dyed."
⚠️ Misreporting yarn-dyed fabric as dyed fabric, affecting subheading classification.
Weave Structure
Describe the fabric weave, such as plain weave, twill weave, satin weave, etc., used to distinguish the "other" subheading.
⚠️ Failing to specify the weave, making it impossible to determine whether it falls under the "other" category of 521139.
Gram Weight
Declare the gram weight per square meter, accurate to the nearest integer, e.g., "220g/m²," which is key to distinguishing >200g/m².
⚠️ Writing only "heavy" or "about 200g" without providing an accurate value.
Width
Declare the fabric width, e.g., "150cm," which affects tariffs and trade statistics.
⚠️ Ignoring width, or using incorrect units (e.g., writing in inches).
Brand and Model
If there is a brand or model, it must be declared; if no brand, fill in "none."
⚠️ Failing to declare the brand, leading to intellectual property risks.
Use
Explain the main use, such as "for apparel," "for home textiles," to assist classification.
⚠️ Use description is too broad, such as "for textiles."
Inaccurate declaration of cotton content, mistakenly classifying fabric with cotton content ≥85% under this code.
Misreporting yarn-dyed fabric as dyed fabric, leading to incorrect subheading.
Ignoring units or failing to accurately measure gram weight in the declaration, affecting the >200g/m² determination.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: 1) cotton content must be <85%; 2) it must be blended with man-made fibers, and man-made fibers must be the main or sole blending counterpart; 3) the processing method is dyeing; 4) gram weight >200g/m²; 5) the fabric weave is not plain weave, twill weave, or 3-thread or 4-thread twill (otherwise classified under other subheadings of 5211). Reference should also be made to the definitions of "dyed" and "woven fabric" in the Explanatory Notes, as well as customs laboratory reports. 5209 Dyed cotton woven fabrics containing ≥85% cotton: Cotton content ≥85%, which does not meet the <85% cotton requirement of 5211, and the gram weight and blending counterpart are different. 5210 Cotton woven fabrics containing <85% cotton blended with man-made fibers, weighing ≤200g/m²: Gram weight ≤200g/m², whereas 521139 requires >200g/m². 5211 Other dyed cotton woven fabrics, containing <85% cotton, blended with man-made fibers, weighing >200g/m² (other weaves): Under 5211 there are also plain weave, twill weave, and other subheadings; 521139 specifically refers to "other" weaves. 5513 Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, containing <85% cotton: When the man-made fiber content is ≥ the cotton content, it may be classified under Chapter 55, and must be classified according to the predominant fiber. Is the cotton content indeed <85%? Is it blended with man-made fibers? Is the processing method dyeing? Is the gram weight >200g/m²? Is the fabric weave "other"?
Basis
The core basis for classification is: 1) cotton content must be <85%; 2) it must be blended with man-made fibers, and man-made fibers must be the main or sole blending counterpart; 3) the processing method is dyeing; 4) gram weight >200g/m²; 5) the fabric weave is not plain weave, twill weave, or 3-thread or 4-thread twill (otherwise classified under other subheadings of 5211). Reference should also be made to the definitions of "dyed" and "woven fabric" in the Explanatory Notes, as well as customs laboratory reports.
When the man-made fiber content is ≥ the cotton content, it may be classified under Chapter 55, and must be classified according to the predominant fiber.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the cotton content indeed <85%?
✓ Is it blended with man-made fibers?
✓ Is the processing method dyeing?
✓ Is the gram weight >200g/m²?
✓ Is the fabric weave "other"?
❓ FAQ
How do I check the tariff rate for 521139? The tariff rate must be determined based on the country of origin, trade agreements, and the latest customs announcements. Real-time rates can be obtained through the General Administration of Customs website, tariff query systems, or by consulting a customs broker. Note that rates may change, and it is recommended to rely on the customs system at the time of declaration. Under which code should dyed cotton fabric with exactly 85% cotton content be classified? Dyed cotton woven fabrics with cotton content ≥85% should be classified under 5209, not 5211. Heading 5211 requires cotton content <85%. Classification must be based on the test report to avoid inaccurate declaration. What is the difference in classification between yarn-dyed fabric and dyed fabric? Yarn-dyed fabric is made by dyeing yarn first and then weaving, and is usually classified under the yarn-dyed subheading; dyed fabric is piece dyed after weaving. 521139 specifically refers to dyed, and yarn-dyed fabric should be classified under the yarn-dyed subheading of 5211, not under this code. Should blended cotton fabric weighing exactly 200g/m² be classified under 5210 or 5211? 5210 applies to gram weight ≤200g/m², and 5211 applies to >200g/m². If the gram weight is exactly 200g/m², it should be classified under 5210. Classification requires precise measurement and consideration of tolerances. If the man-made fiber content exceeds 50% in cotton fabric blended with man-made fibers, is it still classified under 5211? If the man-made fiber content exceeds 50%, then man-made fibers are the predominant fiber, and it may be classified under Chapter 55 (woven fabrics of man-made staple fibers). However, if cotton is blended with man-made fibers and the cotton content is <85%, and the man-made fiber content does not exceed 50%, it may still be classified under 5211. The specific determination must be made according to the principle of classification by predominant fiber. What specifically does the "other" weave under 521139 refer to? "Other" refers to fabric weaves other than plain weave, twill weave, or 3-thread or 4-thread twill, such as satin weave, jacquard, complex weaves, etc. If it is plain weave or twill weave, it should be classified under the corresponding subheading of 5211. What are the risks of omitting brand information during declaration? Omitting the brand may prevent customs from carrying out intellectual property protection. If infringement is involved, it may face risks such as cargo detention and fines. The brand must be truthfully declared; if there is no brand, fill in "none." How do I determine whether a fabric is a "woven fabric"? A woven fabric is formed by interlacing warp and weft yarns, distinct from knitted fabrics, non-woven fabrics, etc. This can be determined by observing the fabric structure or providing production process documentation. Customs may require laboratory testing, and it is recommended to prepare technical materials in advance.
Q: How do I check the tariff rate for 521139?
A: The tariff rate must be determined based on the country of origin, trade agreements, and the latest customs announcements. Real-time rates can be obtained through the General Administration of Customs website, tariff query systems, or by consulting a customs broker. Note that rates may change, and it is recommended to rely on the customs system at the time of declaration.
Q: Under which code should dyed cotton fabric with exactly 85% cotton content be classified?
A: Dyed cotton woven fabrics with cotton content ≥85% should be classified under 5209, not 5211. Heading 5211 requires cotton content <85%. Classification must be based on the test report to avoid inaccurate declaration.
Q: What is the difference in classification between yarn-dyed fabric and dyed fabric?
A: Yarn-dyed fabric is made by dyeing yarn first and then weaving, and is usually classified under the yarn-dyed subheading; dyed fabric is piece dyed after weaving. 521139 specifically refers to dyed, and yarn-dyed fabric should be classified under the yarn-dyed subheading of 5211, not under this code.
Q: Should blended cotton fabric weighing exactly 200g/m² be classified under 5210 or 5211?
A: 5210 applies to gram weight ≤200g/m², and 5211 applies to >200g/m². If the gram weight is exactly 200g/m², it should be classified under 5210. Classification requires precise measurement and consideration of tolerances.
Q: If the man-made fiber content exceeds 50% in cotton fabric blended with man-made fibers, is it still classified under 5211?
A: If the man-made fiber content exceeds 50%, then man-made fibers are the predominant fiber, and it may be classified under Chapter 55 (woven fabrics of man-made staple fibers). However, if cotton is blended with man-made fibers and the cotton content is <85%, and the man-made fiber content does not exceed 50%, it may still be classified under 5211. The specific determination must be made according to the principle of classification by predominant fiber.
Q: What specifically does the "other" weave under 521139 refer to?
A: "Other" refers to fabric weaves other than plain weave, twill weave, or 3-thread or 4-thread twill, such as satin weave, jacquard, complex weaves, etc. If it is plain weave or twill weave, it should be classified under the corresponding subheading of 5211.
Q: What are the risks of omitting brand information during declaration?
A: Omitting the brand may prevent customs from carrying out intellectual property protection. If infringement is involved, it may face risks such as cargo detention and fines. The brand must be truthfully declared; if there is no brand, fill in "none."
Q: How do I determine whether a fabric is a "woven fabric"?
A: A woven fabric is formed by interlacing warp and weft yarns, distinct from knitted fabrics, non-woven fabrics, etc. This can be determined by observing the fabric structure or providing production process documentation. Customs may require laboratory testing, and it is recommended to prepare technical materials in advance.
⚠️ 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.