HS Code 5210Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing not more than 200 g/m2
11 six-digit codes · Heading 10 of 12 in Chapter 52 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 5210 is for light woven cotton blend fabric, where cotton is under 85 percent of the weight and man-made fibre makes up most of the rest. This page shows how its codes split by finish and weave.
Heading 5210 is finely cut: 11 six-digit codes, 521011 to 521059, all of them under “Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing not more than 200 g/m2”. At that depth it is the exact wording of the code, not of the heading, that settles a classification. The heading is number 10 of 12 in Chapter 52, Cotton, which runs to 124 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 5210
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 521011 | Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, unbleached, plain weave, weighing 200g/m2 or less |
| 521019 | Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, unbleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5210.1, weighing 200g/m2 or less |
| 521021 | Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, bleached, plain weave, weighing 200g/m2 or less |
| 521029 | Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, bleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5210.2 |
| 521031 | Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, dyed, plain weave |
| 521032 | Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill |
| 521039 | Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, dyed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5210.3 |
| 521041 | Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, of yarns of different colours, plain weave |
| 521049 | Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, of yarns of different colours, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5210.4 |
| 521051 | Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, printed, plain weave |
| 521059 | Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, printed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5210.5 |
What HS code 5210 covers
The Harmonized System is the shared code list that customs offices use for traded goods. It names woven cloth that has cotton in it, but where the blend with man-made fibre is what defines the product.
Three tests must all pass.
Fail one test and the cloth belongs in another heading. Cloth that is mostly cotton goes elsewhere, and so does heavier cloth. The comparison section below shows where.
How to choose the right 5210 subheading
Once the cloth passes the three tests, the choice comes down to finish and weave. Work through the steps in order.
Only dyed cloth has its own twill code, 521032. Twill in any other finish goes to the catch-all code for that finish. The letters n.e.c. mean not elsewhere classified.
- Step 1: check that cotton is under 85 percent of the weight.
- Step 2: check that the other fibre is mainly or solely man-made.
- Step 3: check that the weight is 200 g/m2 or less.
- Step 4, finish. Unbleached: 521011 and 521019. Bleached: 521021 and 521029. Dyed: 521031, 521032 and 521039. Printed: 521051 and 521059.
- Step 5, weave. Every finish has a plain weave code. Only dyed cloth has a 3-thread or 4-thread twill code. All other weaves use the n.e.c. code.
HS 5210 vs 5208, 5209, 5211 and 5212
Buyers often mix up these five headings. Two questions sort them out. How much of the cloth is cotton, and how heavy is it?
Heading 5210 is the light blend. Heading 5211 takes the same blend once it is heavier. Headings 5208 and 5209 are for cloth that is mostly cotton. Heading 5212 catches woven cotton cloth that fits none of the others.
- 5208: 85 percent or more cotton, up to 200 g/m2.
- 5209: 85 percent or more cotton, over 200 g/m2.
- 5210: under 85 percent cotton, blended with man-made fibre, up to 200 g/m2.
- 5211: the same blend as 5210, over 200 g/m2.
- 5212: other woven cotton cloth not named in the chapter.
Who imports cotton blend woven fabric under HS 5210?
A code alone does not tell you who buys or sells the cloth. Shipment records do. Pick your subheading from the steps above, then search for that exact product.
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- Chapter 52: Cotton
- HS 5208 woven cotton fabrics, 85% or more cotton
- HS 5209 cotton fabrics over 200 g/m2
- HS 5211 cotton blend fabrics over 200 g/m2
- HS 5212 other woven cotton fabrics
- HS 5206 cotton blend yarn
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Nearby headings in Chapter 52
- 5201Cotton; not carded or combed1 code
- 5202Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)3 codes
- 5203Cotton, carded or combed1 code
- 5204Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale3 codes
- 5205Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of…24 codes
- 5206Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of…20 codes
- 5207Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale2 codes
- 5208Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing…19 codes
- 5209Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing…16 codes
- 5211Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed…14 codes
- 5212Other woven fabrics of cotton, n.e.c. in chapter 5210 codes
Who ships under 5210?
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HS Code 5210: common questions
What is HS code 5210?
It is the customs heading for light woven cotton blend cloth. Cotton is under 85 percent of the weight, the rest is mainly man-made fibre, and the cloth weighs 200 g/m2 or less.
What is the difference between HS 5210 and 5211?
Weight. Both are cotton and man-made fibre blends, but 5210 stops at 200 g/m2 and 5211 starts above it.
What is the difference between HS 5208 and 5210?
Cotton share. Heading 5208 needs 85 percent or more cotton. Heading 5210 is for cloth with less cotton than that, blended with man-made fibre.
Which HS code is used for printed plain weave cotton blend fabric?
Use 521051. Printed cloth in any other weave goes to 521059.
Which HS code covers dyed twill cotton blend fabric under 200 g/m2?
Use 521032. It names dyed cloth in 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill.
Is bleached cotton blend fabric covered by HS code 5210?
Yes, if it passes the cotton, fibre and weight tests.
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