Chapter 52 covers woven fabrics of cotton and cotton-type textile materials, including cotton yarn, cotton woven fabrics, etc. This chapter is further subdivided by cotton content, fabric weave, processing method (bleached, dyed, yarn-dyed, etc.), and weight per unit area. Heading 5211 specifically covers cotton woven fabrics containing less than 85% cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, emphasizing blend ratio and weight indicators. Heading 5211 covers cotton woven fabrics containing <85% cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, and weighing more than 200 g/m². This heading is further subdivided by processing method (bleached, dyed, yarn-dyed, etc.) and weight. Yarn-dyed refers to yarns that are dyed before weaving to form colour patterns, as distinct from piece-dyed or printed fabrics. First 2 digits 52: represents Chapter 52, cotton and cotton-type textile materials. Digits 3-4, 11: represents heading 5211, i.e., cotton woven fabrics containing <85% cotton mixed with man-made fibres, weighing >200 g/m². Digits 5-6, 49: represents subheading 521149, specifically other yarn-dyed cotton woven fabrics, containing <85% cotton, mixed with man-made fibres, weighing >200 g/m². "Other" indicates yarn-dyed fabrics not listed under more specific subheadings. This product contains <85% cotton and is mixed with man-made fibres, weighs >200 g/m², and the processing method is yarn-dyed, therefore it is classified under 521149. If cotton content is ≥85%, it should be classified under 5209; if weight per square metre is ≤200 g, it should be classified under 5210; if it is dyed or bleached rather than yarn-dyed, it should be classified under other subheadings of 5211.
Chapter
Chapter 52 covers woven fabrics of cotton and cotton-type textile materials, including cotton yarn, cotton woven fabrics, etc. This chapter is further subdivided by cotton content, fabric weave, processing method (bleached, dyed, yarn-dyed, etc.), and weight per unit area. Heading 5211 specifically covers cotton woven fabrics containing less than 85% cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, emphasizing blend ratio and weight indicators.
Heading
Heading 5211 covers cotton woven fabrics containing <85% cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, and weighing more than 200 g/m². This heading is further subdivided by processing method (bleached, dyed, yarn-dyed, etc.) and weight. Yarn-dyed refers to yarns that are dyed before weaving to form colour patterns, as distinct from piece-dyed or printed fabrics.
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 52: represents Chapter 52, cotton and cotton-type textile materials. Digits 3-4, 11: represents heading 5211, i.e., cotton woven fabrics containing <85% cotton mixed with man-made fibres, weighing >200 g/m². Digits 5-6, 49: represents subheading 521149, specifically other yarn-dyed cotton woven fabrics, containing <85% cotton, mixed with man-made fibres, weighing >200 g/m². "Other" indicates yarn-dyed fabrics not listed under more specific subheadings.
Classification Basis
This product contains <85% cotton and is mixed with man-made fibres, weighs >200 g/m², and the processing method is yarn-dyed, therefore it is classified under 521149. If cotton content is ≥85%, it should be classified under 5209; if weight per square metre is ≤200 g, it should be classified under 5210; if it is dyed or bleached rather than yarn-dyed, it should be classified under other subheadings of 5211.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "yarn-dyed cotton-polyester blended fabric". Composition Content: Accurately declare the percentage of cotton and man-made fibres, such as "cotton 60%, polyester 40%". Weight per Square Metre: Declare the grammage per square metre, such as "220g/m²". Processing Method: State whether it is yarn-dyed, such as "yarn-dyed". Width: Declare the fabric width, such as "150cm". Fabric Weave: Such as plain weave, twill weave, satin weave, etc. Brand or Model: If there is a brand or model, it must be declared. Use: Such as for garments, home textiles, etc. Product Name: yarn-dyed cotton-polyester blended fabric; Composition Content: cotton 60%, polyester 40%; Weight per Square Metre: 220g/m²; Processing Method: yarn-dyed; Width: 150cm; Fabric Weave: twill; Brand: no brand; Use: for garments. Mistakenly declaring yarn-dyed fabric as dyed fabric, leading to classification errors. Composition content not precise to percentage, affecting the determination of cotton content. Incorrect use of weight per square metre units, such as writing g/m² as g/m.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "yarn-dyed cotton-polyester blended fabric".
⚠️ Writing only "cotton fabric" without reflecting the blend and yarn-dyed nature.
Composition Content
Accurately declare the percentage of cotton and man-made fibres, such as "cotton 60%, polyester 40%".
⚠️ Vaguely writing "cotton-polyester blend" without specifying the ratio.
Weight per Square Metre
Declare the grammage per square metre, such as "220g/m²".
⚠️ Mistakenly reporting weight per metre or weight per yard.
Processing Method
State whether it is yarn-dyed, such as "yarn-dyed".
⚠️ Mistakenly reporting as dyed or printed.
Width
Declare the fabric width, such as "150cm".
⚠️ Not declaring or using incorrect units.
Fabric Weave
Such as plain weave, twill weave, satin weave, etc.
⚠️ Ignoring the weave, which affects classification.
Brand or Model
If there is a brand or model, it must be declared.
Mistakenly declaring yarn-dyed fabric as dyed fabric, leading to classification errors.
Composition content not precise to percentage, affecting the determination of cotton content.
Incorrect use of weight per square metre units, such as writing g/m² as g/m.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: cotton content <85%, mixed with man-made fibres, weight per square metre >200g, yarn-dyed. All four conditions must be met simultaneously. If cotton content ≥85%, it should be classified under 5209; if weight per square metre ≤200g, it should be classified under 5210; if the processing method is dyed or bleached, it should be classified under other subheadings of 5211. In addition, note that blending refers only to blending with man-made fibres; if blended with other fibres, it may be classified under other headings. 5209 Cotton woven fabrics, containing ≥85% cotton, weighing >200g/m²: Different cotton content: 5209 requires cotton content ≥85%, while 521149 requires cotton content <85%. 5210 Cotton woven fabrics, containing <85% cotton mixed with man-made fibres, weighing ≤200g/m²: Different weight: 5210 weighs ≤200g/m², while 521149 weighs >200g/m². 5211 Other cotton woven fabrics, containing <85% cotton mixed with man-made fibres, weighing >200g/m²: Different processing method: other subheadings of 5211 are for dyed or bleached fabrics, while 521149 is for yarn-dyed fabrics. 5513 Woven fabrics of synthetic fibres, containing <85% cotton mixed with man-made fibres, weighing ≤170g/m²: Different weight and predominant fibre: 5513 weighs ≤170g/m², and man-made fibres are the predominant fibre. Is the cotton content <85%? Is it mixed solely with man-made fibres? Is the weight per square metre >200g? Is the processing method yarn-dyed? Does it not fall under a more specific subheading?
Basis
The core basis for classification is: cotton content <85%, mixed with man-made fibres, weight per square metre >200g, yarn-dyed. All four conditions must be met simultaneously. If cotton content ≥85%, it should be classified under 5209; if weight per square metre ≤200g, it should be classified under 5210; if the processing method is dyed or bleached, it should be classified under other subheadings of 5211. In addition, note that blending refers only to blending with man-made fibres; if blended with other fibres, it may be classified under other headings.
Different weight: 5210 weighs ≤200g/m², while 521149 weighs >200g/m².
5211 - Other cotton woven fabrics, containing <85% cotton mixed with man-made fibres, weighing >200g/m²
Different processing method: other subheadings of 5211 are for dyed or bleached fabrics, while 521149 is for yarn-dyed fabrics.
5513 - Woven fabrics of synthetic fibres, containing <85% cotton mixed with man-made fibres, weighing ≤170g/m²
Different weight and predominant fibre: 5513 weighs ≤170g/m², and man-made fibres are the predominant fibre.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the cotton content <85%?
✓ Is it mixed solely with man-made fibres?
✓ Is the weight per square metre >200g?
✓ Is the processing method yarn-dyed?
✓ Does it not fall under a more specific subheading?
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether a fabric is yarn-dyed? Yarn-dyed means the yarns are dyed before weaving, and the fabric surface presents patterns formed by interlacing yarns of different colours. This can be determined by observing whether the fabric surface colour is formed by the yarns' own colours, rather than by piece dyeing or printing. If the fabric surface colour is uniform and has no printed pattern, it may be a dyed fabric. If the cotton content is exactly 85%, which code should it be classified under? Cotton content of 85% and above should be classified under 5209, not 5211. Heading 5211 requires cotton content below 85%. Therefore, if the cotton content is exactly 85%, it should be classified under 5209. How to accurately measure weight per square metre? Weight per square metre refers to the grammage of the fabric per square metre. It can be calculated by cutting a certain area (such as 10cm×10cm), weighing it, and converting. Note that it should be done under standard temperature and humidity to avoid errors. How does the blend ratio affect classification? The blend ratio affects the determination of cotton content. If cotton content is <85% and blended with man-made fibres, it is classified under 5211; if cotton content is ≥85%, it is classified under 5209. In addition, if man-made fibres are the predominant fibre, it may be classified under Chapter 55. What is the difference in classification between yarn-dyed fabric and printed fabric? Yarn-dyed fabric is classified under 521149, while printed fabric is generally classified under other subheadings of 5211 (such as 521151, etc.). Classification should be distinguished by processing method: yarn-dyed emphasizes yarn dyeing, while printed emphasizes fabric surface printing. Is it necessary to provide test reports when declaring? Customs may require composition test reports, grammage test reports, etc., to prove the authenticity of the declared elements. It is recommended to prepare relevant test reports in advance for inspection. If the fabric contains a small amount of other fibres, does it affect classification? If it contains a small amount of other fibres (such as spandex), it is usually still classified according to the predominant fibre. However, if the content of other fibres is relatively high, it may change the nature of the blend and require re-determination. It is recommended to accurately declare all fibre compositions. How to check the tax rate for this code? You can check the latest tax rate by entering HS code 521149 on the General Administration of Customs website, China International Trade Single Window, or professional tariff query tools. Note that tax rates may change depending on the country, trade agreements, etc.
Q: How to determine whether a fabric is yarn-dyed?
A: Yarn-dyed means the yarns are dyed before weaving, and the fabric surface presents patterns formed by interlacing yarns of different colours. This can be determined by observing whether the fabric surface colour is formed by the yarns' own colours, rather than by piece dyeing or printing. If the fabric surface colour is uniform and has no printed pattern, it may be a dyed fabric.
Q: If the cotton content is exactly 85%, which code should it be classified under?
A: Cotton content of 85% and above should be classified under 5209, not 5211. Heading 5211 requires cotton content below 85%. Therefore, if the cotton content is exactly 85%, it should be classified under 5209.
Q: How to accurately measure weight per square metre?
A: Weight per square metre refers to the grammage of the fabric per square metre. It can be calculated by cutting a certain area (such as 10cm×10cm), weighing it, and converting. Note that it should be done under standard temperature and humidity to avoid errors.
Q: How does the blend ratio affect classification?
A: The blend ratio affects the determination of cotton content. If cotton content is <85% and blended with man-made fibres, it is classified under 5211; if cotton content is ≥85%, it is classified under 5209. In addition, if man-made fibres are the predominant fibre, it may be classified under Chapter 55.
Q: What is the difference in classification between yarn-dyed fabric and printed fabric?
A: Yarn-dyed fabric is classified under 521149, while printed fabric is generally classified under other subheadings of 5211 (such as 521151, etc.). Classification should be distinguished by processing method: yarn-dyed emphasizes yarn dyeing, while printed emphasizes fabric surface printing.
Q: Is it necessary to provide test reports when declaring?
A: Customs may require composition test reports, grammage test reports, etc., to prove the authenticity of the declared elements. It is recommended to prepare relevant test reports in advance for inspection.
Q: If the fabric contains a small amount of other fibres, does it affect classification?
A: If it contains a small amount of other fibres (such as spandex), it is usually still classified according to the predominant fibre. However, if the content of other fibres is relatively high, it may change the nature of the blend and require re-determination. It is recommended to accurately declare all fibre compositions.
Q: How to check the tax rate for this code?
A: You can check the latest tax rate by entering HS code 521149 on the General Administration of Customs website, China International Trade Single Window, or professional tariff query tools. Note that tax rates may change depending on the country, trade agreements, etc.
⚠️ 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.