Chapter 52 covers textile raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products of cotton and cotton-type fibers, including raw cotton, cotton waste, cotton carded or combed, cotton yarn, and various cotton woven fabrics. This chapter is a foundational chapter in the textile category, involving the full chain of products from raw materials to gray fabric, yarn-dyed fabric, printed fabric, etc. As cotton is the world's most important natural fiber with huge trade volume, this chapter holds a core position in international trade and customs classification, and the classification rules for cotton products are highly unified across countries. Heading 5212 covers other woven fabrics of cotton, i.e., woven fabrics of cotton not included in headings 5208 to 5211. Specifically, it includes: woven fabrics of cotton weighing more than 200 g/m² (unbleached, bleached, dyed, yarn-dyed, or printed), and yarn-dyed or printed woven fabrics of cotton weighing not more than 200 g/m² (however, unbleached, bleached, or dyed fabrics are classified under 5208 to 5211). Fabrics under this heading are typically used in garments, home textiles, industrial fabrics, and other fields, and constitute an important category in the cotton textile trade. First 2 digits 52: represents Chapter 52, i.e., cotton and cotton textiles, covering raw cotton, cotton yarn, woven cotton fabrics, etc. Digits 3-4, 12: represents heading 5212, referring to other woven fabrics of cotton, i.e., woven fabrics of cotton other than 5208 (woven fabrics of cotton, containing ≥85% cotton by weight, weighing ≤200 g/m²), 5209 (woven fabrics of cotton, containing ≥85% cotton by weight, weighing >200 g/m²), 5210 (woven fabrics of cotton, containing <85% cotton by weight, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, weighing ≤200 g/m²), and 5211 (woven fabrics of cotton, containing <85% cotton by weight, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, weighing >200 g/m²). Digits 5-6, 24: represents subheading 5212.24, i.e., other woven fabrics of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m², yarn-dyed. Here '24' is the subheading serial number, specifically corresponding to yarn-dyed woven fabrics of cotton weighing more than 200 g/m². This product is a woven fabric of cotton, weighing >200 g/m², and is yarn-dyed. It does not belong to 5209 (which requires containing ≥85% cotton by weight, as it may contain <85% cotton or be other blends), nor to 5208 (weighing ≤200 g/m²). At the same time, it is not classified under 5210 (weighing ≤200 g/m²) or 5211 (weighing >200 g/m² but unbleached, bleached, dyed, etc., or not yarn-dyed). Therefore, only 5212.24 precisely matches the description of 'other woven fabrics of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m², yarn-dyed.'

Product Name: Fill in the standard name of the commodity, which should include 'woven fabric of cotton,' 'yarn-dyed,' and weight per square meter information, such as 'Other woven fabrics of cotton, weighing >200 g/m², yarn-dyed.' Brand Type: Select no brand, domestic independent brand, foreign brand (OEM production), foreign brand (other), etc., and fill in according to the actual trade situation. Export Preference Status: According to whether export tariff preferences or free trade agreement rates are enjoyed, select options such as 'Export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country.' Composition Content: Fill in the fiber composition and percentage of the fabric, such as 'Cotton 85%, Polyester 15%,' which must be consistent with the test report. Weight per Square Meter: Fill in the weight of the fabric per square meter in grams per square meter, which must be greater than 200 g/m². Weaving Method: Fill in the weaving process, such as 'woven,' 'woven on loom,' etc. This code specifically refers to woven fabrics. Dyeing and Finishing Method: Fill in the dyeing and finishing process, such as 'yarn-dyed,' 'dyed,' 'printed,' etc. This code requires yarn-dyed. Weave Specifications: Fill in the fabric weave, such as 'plain weave,' 'twill weave,' 'satin weave,' etc., as well as warp and weft yarn density, such as '40×40.' Product Name: Other woven fabrics of cotton, weighing >200 g/m², yarn-dyed; Brand Type: No brand; Export Preference Status: Export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country; Composition Content: Cotton 85%, Polyester 15%; Weight per Square Meter: 250 g/m²; Weaving Method: Woven; Dyeing and Finishing Method: Yarn-dyed; Weave Specifications: Twill, 40×40; Remarks: This fabric is used for garment fabric. Mistakenly classifying yarn-dyed fabric under dyed fabric codes (such as 5211.32); yarn-dyed and dyed are different processes with different classifications. Ignoring weight per square meter and incorrectly classifying yarn-dyed fabric >200 g/m² under codes for ≤200 g/m² (such as 5210.24). False declaration of composition content, failing to specify the exact ratio of cotton to man-made fibers, affecting differentiation from 5209. Incorrectly filling in the weaving method as knitted, resulting in classification under Chapter 60 instead of Chapter 52.

The core criteria for classification include: 1) whether the fabric is a woven fabric of cotton, i.e., the cotton content is not limited but it must be woven; 2) whether the weight per square meter exceeds 200 g; 3) whether the dyeing and finishing method is yarn-dyed, i.e., yarns are dyed before weaving; 4) whether it belongs to other woven fabrics of cotton other than 5208 to 5211. Only when all the above conditions are met simultaneously is it classified under 5212.24. If cotton content is ≥85% and weight per square meter is >200 g, it should be classified under 5209; if weight per square meter is ≤200 g, it should be classified under 5208 or 5210; if not yarn-dyed, it should be classified under 5211 or other subheadings of 5212. 5209.42 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing ≥85% cotton by weight, weighing >200 g/m², yarn-dyed: 5209.42 requires containing ≥85% cotton by weight, while 5212.24 has no such requirement and may contain <85% cotton blended with man-made fibers. If cotton content is ≥85%, it should be classified under 5209.42. 5210.24 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing <85% cotton by weight, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, weighing ≤200 g/m², yarn-dyed: 5210.24 has a weight per square meter of ≤200 g, while 5212.24 requires >200 g. Weight per square meter is the key to distinguishing between the two. 5211.32 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing <85% cotton by weight, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, weighing >200 g/m², dyed: 5211.32 is dyed fabric, while 5212.24 is yarn-dyed fabric. The dyeing and finishing processes differ: yarn-dyed involves dyeing yarns before weaving, while dyed involves dyeing after weaving. 5212.22 Other woven fabrics of cotton, weighing >200 g/m², unbleached: 5212.22 is unbleached, while 5212.24 is yarn-dyed. Unbleached means not subjected to bleaching treatment, while yarn-dyed means yarns are dyed. 5212.23 Other woven fabrics of cotton, weighing >200 g/m², bleached: 5212.23 is bleached fabric, while 5212.24 is yarn-dyed fabric. Bleaching is done after weaving, while yarn-dyeing involves dyeing yarns. Is it confirmed to be a woven fabric? Is the weight per square meter greater than 200 g? Is the dyeing and finishing method yarn-dyed? Is the composition content clearly stated? Has the case of containing ≥85% cotton by weight been excluded?

How do I inquire about the import tariff rate for 5212.24? The import tariff rate must be determined based on the country of origin, trade agreements, and the latest customs tariff schedule. You can use the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the International Trade Single Window, or professional tariff inquiry tools, input the HS code 5212.24 and the country of origin, to obtain the MFN rate, agreement rate, or general rate. Note that tariff rates are subject to policy adjustments, and it is recommended to rely on the customs system feedback at the time of declaration. What is the difference in classification between yarn-dyed fabric and dyed fabric? Yarn-dyed fabric refers to fabric made by first dyeing or bleaching yarns and then weaving; dyed fabric refers to fabric that is dyed after weaving. In HS classification, yarn-dyed fabric is typically classified under subheadings such as 5212.24, while dyed fabric is classified under 5211.32 or 5212.25, etc. The processes differ, and the classifications differ, so accurate distinction is required at the time of declaration. If the cotton content exceeds 85%, but the weight per square meter is >200 g and it is yarn-dyed, which code should it be classified under? If the cotton content is ≥85%, the weight per square meter is >200 g, and it is yarn-dyed, it should be classified under 5209.42, not 5212.24. This is because 5209 covers woven fabrics of cotton containing ≥85% cotton by weight, while 5212 covers other woven fabrics of cotton (typically containing <85% cotton or blended with other fibers). The cotton content must be confirmed first before classification. In the declaration elements for 5212.24, how should the weight per square meter be accurately filled in? The weight per square meter should be filled in with the measured value, in units of g/m², accurate to the nearest whole number or one decimal place. It can be obtained through laboratory testing or test reports provided by suppliers. Be careful not to confuse it with ounces per yard. If the weight is close to 200 g, it is recommended to provide a test report to avoid classification disputes. Yarn-dyed fabric can be classified under 5212.24, but if it contains elastic fibers, does that affect classification? If it contains elastic fibers (such as spandex) and the cotton content is <85%, it may still be classified under 5212.24, but it must be ensured that the elastic fibers do not give the fabric knitted characteristics. If the elastic fibers cause the fabric to become an elastic woven fabric, the classification may remain unchanged, but the composition must be noted in the declaration elements. If it is a knitted elastic fabric, it is classified under Chapter 60. What is the difference between 5212.24 and 5212.25? 5212.24 is yarn-dyed, and 5212.25 is printed. The dyeing and finishing processes differ: yarn-dyed involves dyeing yarns before weaving, while printing involves printing after weaving. At the time of classification, select according to the actual process. If both yarn-dyeing and printing are present, it is usually handled according to the main process or the rule of last classification. It is recommended to consult customs. If the fabric weighs exactly 200 g/m², which code should it be classified under? In the tariff schedule, '>200 g' does not include 200 g itself. Therefore, if the weight per square meter is exactly 200 g, it should be classified under a code for ≤200 g. For example, if it contains <85% cotton and is yarn-dyed, it should be classified under 5210.24; if it contains ≥85% cotton, it should be classified under 5208.42. It is recommended to measure accurately to avoid disputes at the threshold value. What special documents are required for importing 5212.24? Generally, basic documents such as contract, invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and certificate of origin are required. If preferential tariff rates are to be enjoyed, the corresponding certificate of origin must be provided. In addition, customs may require composition test reports, weight test reports, etc., to verify classification. It is recommended to prepare in advance to ensure consistency between documents and goods.