Chapter 52 covers cotton and cotton woven fabrics, 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 industrial chain from raw materials to finished products. Cotton fabrics are further subdivided according to blend ratio, weight per square meter, weaving method (plain weave, twill weave, etc.), and processing techniques (bleaching, dyeing, printing, etc.). This chapter does not include cotton knitted or crocheted fabrics (Chapter 60) or cotton garments (Chapters 61-62). Heading 5211 covers cotton woven fabrics containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200 g/m². Fabrics under this heading are typically used for making heavy garments, home textiles, or industrial fabrics. They are further divided into different subheadings according to processing method (bleached, dyed, yarn-dyed, printed) and specific blend composition. Printed cotton plain weave fabrics that meet the above conditions are classified under heading 5211. First 2 digits 52: indicates Chapter 52, namely cotton and cotton woven fabrics. Digits 3-4: 11 indicates heading 5211, namely cotton woven fabrics, containing <85% cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing >200 g/m². Digits 5-6: 51 indicates subheading 5211.51, namely printed cotton plain weave fabrics, containing <85% cotton, mixed with man-made fibres, weighing >200 g/m². The 5th digit 5 represents printing processing, and the 6th digit 1 represents plain weave construction. The overall code 521151 precisely describes the commodity's material, blend ratio, weight, and processing method. This commodity contains less than 85% cotton, is mixed with man-made fibres, weighs more than 200 g/m², and is a printed plain weave fabric, fully conforming to the description of heading 5211 and subheading 521151. If the cotton content is ≥85%, it should be classified under 5208-5210; if the weight is ≤200 g/m², it should be classified under 5210; if it is dyed or yarn-dyed rather than printed, it should be classified under other subheadings of 5211; if it is knitted, it should be classified under Chapter 60.

Product Name: Should be described in detail as printed cotton plain weave fabric, containing <85% cotton, mixed with man-made fibres, weighing >200 g/m². Composition Content: Must specify the exact percentages of cotton and man-made fibres, such as 60% cotton, 40% polyester. Weight Per Square Meter: Must specify the gram weight, such as 250 g/m², ensuring >200 g/m². Weaving Method: Specify plain weave construction, such as "plain weave woven." Processing Technique: Specify printing, such as "printed." Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, declare "no brand." Model or Article Number: If there is a model or article number, declare it; if not, declare "no model." Product Name: Printed cotton plain weave fabric; Composition Content: 60% cotton, 40% polyester; Weight Per Square Meter: 250 g/m²; Weaving Method: Plain weave woven; Processing Technique: Printed; Brand: No brand; Model: No model. Failure to accurately declare the ratio of cotton to man-made fibres, leading to classification errors. Inaccurate declaration of gram weight, incorrectly reported as below 200 g/m², which may result in classification under 5210. Processing technique incorrectly reported as dyed when it is actually printed, affecting subheading determination.

The core basis for classification is: 1) cotton content less than 85%; 2) mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres; 3) weighing more than 200 g/m²; 4) printed plain weave fabric. All four conditions must be met simultaneously for classification under 521151. If cotton content is ≥85%, classify under 5208-5210; if weight is ≤200 g/m², classify under 5210; if dyed or yarn-dyed, classify under other subheadings of 5211; if knitted, classify under Chapter 60. 521051 Printed cotton plain weave fabric, containing <85% cotton, mixed with man-made fibres, weighing ≤200 g/m²: Different weight, 521051 is ≤200 g/m², 521151 is >200 g/m². 52115100 Printed cotton plain weave fabric, containing <85% cotton, mixed with man-made fibres, weighing >200 g/m²: 521151 is a 6-digit subheading, 52115100 is 8-digit, actually the same code at different levels. 521112 Dyed cotton plain weave fabric, containing <85% cotton, mixed with man-made fibres, weighing >200 g/m²: Different processing technique, 521112 is dyed, 521151 is printed. 520852 Printed cotton plain weave fabric, containing ≥85% cotton, weighing >200 g/m²: Different cotton content, 520852 contains ≥85% cotton, 521151 contains <85% cotton. 600621 Cotton knitted or crocheted printed fabrics: Different weaving method, 600621 is knitted, 521151 is woven. Is the cotton content less than 85%? Is it mixed mainly with man-made fibres? Does it weigh more than 200 g/m²? Is it a plain weave woven fabric? Is the processing technique printing?

How to check the import tariff rate for 521151? You can check the MFN rate, general rate, VAT, and consumption tax by entering HS code 521151 on the General Administration of Customs website, China International Trade Single Window, or third-party query platforms. Note that rates may be adjusted with policy changes, and it is recommended to refer to the latest published rates. Which code should printed cotton fabric with exactly 85% cotton content be classified under? If the cotton content is ≥85% and the weight per square meter is >200 g/m², it should be classified under 520852 (printed cotton plain weave fabric, containing ≥85% cotton). If the weight is ≤200 g/m², it should be classified under other subheadings of 5208. How to classify printed cotton plain weave fabric blended with man-made fibres but with a gram weight of 180 g/m²? When the gram weight is ≤200 g/m², it should be classified under heading 5210. The specific subheading should be determined based on blend ratio and processing method, such as 521051 (printed, containing <85% cotton, mixed with man-made fibres, weighing ≤200 g/m²). How to distinguish between printing and dyeing? Printing forms patterns through localized coloring, while dyeing is overall uniform coloring. Customs may determine this through appearance, process sheets, etc. Accurate description is required during declaration to avoid classification disputes caused by incorrect processing technique. How to distinguish plain weave, twill weave, and satin weave? Plain weave is interlacing warp and weft yarns one over one under; twill weave is continuous two over one under or two under one over, forming diagonal lines; satin weave is at least three over one under or three under one over, forming a smooth surface. Fabric construction can be observed with a magnifying glass. How does blend ratio affect classification? If cotton content is <85% and mixed mainly with man-made fibres, classify under 5211; if cotton content is ≥85%, classify under 5208-5210; if mixed with fibres other than man-made fibres, it may be classified under other headings. Accurate declaration of each component percentage is required. What are the consequences of incomplete declaration elements at customs? It may lead to customs rejection, inspection, classification errors, and even affect tax collection and regulatory document verification. It is recommended to strictly follow standardized declaration to ensure the completeness and accuracy of elements such as product name, composition, gram weight, weaving method, and processing technique. What are the regulatory conditions for exporting goods under 521151? Generally, there are no special regulatory conditions for export, but they must comply with the destination country's technical standards. If brands or intellectual property are involved, authorization must be provided. It is recommended to check the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs to confirm whether an export license or other documents are required.