HS Code 5212Other woven fabrics of cotton, n.e.c. in chapter 52
10 six-digit codes · Heading 12 of 12 in Chapter 52 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 5212 is the heading for woven cotton cloth that the other cotton fabric headings do not claim. Use this page to see how its subheadings are split and how to choose one.
The WCO writes heading 5212 as a residual bucket: goods of Chapter 52that answer to “Other woven fabrics of cotton, n.e.c. in chapter 52” and that no more specific heading in the chapter already claims. It still carries 10 six-digit codes, 521211 through 521225, so “other” is not the end of the classification here. The heading is number 12 of 12 in Chapter 52, Cotton, which runs to 124 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 5212
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 521211 | Fabrics, woven; of cotton, unbleached, weighing not more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52 |
| 521212 | Fabrics, woven; of cotton, bleached, weighing not more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52 |
| 521213 | Fabrics, woven; of cotton, dyed, weighing not more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52 |
| 521214 | Fabrics, woven; of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing not more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52 |
| 521215 | Fabrics, woven; of cotton, printed, weighing not more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52 |
| 521221 | Fabrics, woven; of cotton, unbleached, weighing more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52 |
| 521222 | Fabrics, woven; of cotton, bleached, weighing more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52 |
| 521223 | Fabrics, woven; of cotton, dyed, weighing more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52 |
| 521224 | Fabrics, woven; of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52 |
| 521225 | Fabrics, woven; of cotton, printed, weighing more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52 |
What HS code 5212 covers
Heading 5212 is a catch-all for woven cotton cloth. If a fabric is made of cotton and the named cotton fabric headings do not describe it, customs officers look here. In some countries you will see it written as HSN code 5212. It is the same four-digit heading.
The heading belongs to Section XI, the textiles part of the Harmonized System. Anyone searching for a cotton fabric HS code should know that "other" does not mean unsorted. The heading still splits its goods into clear groups, and you must pick one of them before you file.
HS 5212 subheadings by weight and finish
The six-digit subheadings 521211 to 521225 follow two axes. The first axis is weight, with a cut-off at 200 g/m2. Codes 521211 to 521215 cover lighter fabric, which weighs not more than that limit. Codes 521221 to 521225 cover heavier fabric.
The second axis is finish: unbleached, bleached, dyed, made of yarns of different colours, or printed. Each finish appears once in each weight group, in the same order. Read the list below as one row per finish, with the lighter code first and the heavier code second.
- Unbleached cotton fabric: 521211 lighter, 521221 heavier
- Bleached cotton fabric: 521212 lighter, 521222 heavier
- Dyed cotton fabric: 521213 lighter, 521223 heavier
- Fabric of yarns of different colours: 521214 lighter, 521224 heavier
- Printed cotton fabric: 521215 lighter, 521225 heavier
5212 vs 5208, 5209, 5210 and 5211
The four headings before 5212 also cover woven cotton fabric. Choosing between them is the key classification question. They are split by how much of the cloth is cotton and by weight.
Headings 5208 and 5209 are for woven fabrics with a high share of cotton by weight. Heading 5208 takes the lighter cloth and heading 5209 takes the heavier cloth.
Headings 5210 and 5211 are for woven cotton fabrics with a lower share of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres. Again, 5210 is the lighter group and 5211 is the heavier one.
Heading 5212 is for the woven cotton fabrics left over. Check the four headings above first. Move on to 5212 only when none of them fits.
How to pick the right 5212 code
Work in three short steps. Do them in order, because each step narrows the next one.
Here is a worked example. Dyed woven cotton fabric that is heavier than the cut-off and falls under this heading goes to 521223. The same cloth at the cut-off weight or lighter would go to 521213.
If you are unsure about the fibre content or the heading, try the HS code classifier before you file. Final tariff classification is decided by the customs rules of your own country.
- Step one: confirm the heading by comparing your fabric with 5208, 5209, 5210 and 5211.
- Step two: check the weight against the 200 g/m2 limit.
- Step three: match the finish, from unbleached to printed.
Who imports and exports HS 5212
Once you have the right code, the next question is who trades it. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources.
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Related
- Chapter 52: Cotton
- HS 5208 woven cotton fabrics, high cotton share, lighter
- HS 5209 woven cotton fabrics, high cotton share, heavier
- HS 5210 cotton blends with man-made fibres, lighter
- HS 5211 cotton blends with man-made fibres, heavier
- HS 5205 cotton 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
- 5210Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed…11 codes
- 5211Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed…14 codes
Who ships under 5212?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 10 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles, chapters 50–63.
HS Code 5212: common questions
What is HS code 5212?
It is the last heading in the cotton chapter.
What does HS code 5212 include?
It holds ten six-digit codes. They are grouped by weight and by finish, such as dyed or printed.
What is the difference between HS 5212 and 5208 or 5210?
Heading 5208 is for lighter woven cotton with a high cotton share. Heading 5210 is for lighter cotton mixed mainly with man-made fibres. Heading 5212 takes the woven cotton fabrics that fit neither.
What is the HS code for dyed cotton woven fabric over 200 g/m2?
The lighter dyed match is 521213.
What is the parent category of HS 5212?
Its parent is Chapter 52, Cotton. Above that sits Section XI, which covers textiles.
How can I find importers and exporters of HS 5212?
Use the data section of this page and search the code in the live records. The links there lead to import, export, buyer and supplier data.
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