Heading 5209

Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m²

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Heading 5209 covers woven cotton fabrics that contain 85% or more by weight of cotton and weigh more than 200 g/m2. It is split first by finishing state, then by weave or fabric type such as plain weave, twill, denim, satin, duck and other fabrics.

Products in this heading

Cotton duck fabric for bags and covers
Cotton canvas and heavy cotton sheeting
Cotton denim fabric for jeans
Cotton twill fabric for trousers and uniforms
Cotton poplin and broadcloth
Cotton sateen fabric
Printed cotton sheeting
Certified hand-loomed cotton fabric

How to choose the right subheading

Confirm the fabric contains 85% or more by weight of cotton.
Confirm the fabric weighs more than 200 g/m2.
Identify the finishing state: unbleached, bleached, dyed, of yarns of different colors, or printed.
Identify the weave or fabric type: plain weave, twill, denim, satin weave, duck, or other.
Check for certified hand-loomed status, which has separate lines in several finishing groups.

Often confused with

Cotton fabric weighing 200 g/m2 or less
Heading 5209 requires a weight greater than 200 g/m2.
Heading 5208
Cotton fabric mixed mainly with polyester, over 200 g/m2
Heading 5209 requires 85% or more cotton by weight.
Heading 5211
Cotton yarn
Heading 5209 covers woven fabric, not yarn.
Heading 5205
Cotton fabric of less than 85% cotton not mixed mainly with man-made fibers
It falls in the residual woven cotton heading.
Heading 5212

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for cotton duck fabric?

Unbleached plain weave cotton duck is classified under 5209.11.00.90 with a general (MFN) rate of 6.5%.

What is the duty on blue cotton denim weighing more than 360 g/m2?

Blue denim of yarns of different colors weighing more than 360 g/m2 is 5209.42.00.40 with a general (MFN) rate of 8.4%.

How do I classify printed cotton sheeting?

For printed plain weave cotton sheeting that is not napped and not discharge printed, use 5209.51.60.35 with a general (MFN) rate of 8.4%. Discharge printed sheeting uses 5209.51.60.32 with a general (MFN) rate of 8.4%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.