Heading 5210

Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, weighing not more than 200 g/m²

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Heading 5210 covers woven fabrics of cotton that contain less than 85% by weight of cotton and are mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, weighing not more than 200 g/m2. The heading is split first by finish (unbleached, bleached, dyed, of yarns of different colors, printed), then by weave type and by fabric number grouping such as number 42 or lower, numbers 43 to 68, and number 69 or higher. General (MFN) rates in the heading range from 7.8% to 15.5% depending on the line.

Products in this heading

  • Cotton-polyester shirting poplin, bleached
  • Cotton-blend bed sheeting, unbleached plain weave
  • Cotton-blend printcloth for blouses and dresses
  • Cotton-blend cheesecloth and lawn fabric
  • Cotton-blend oxford cloth for shirts
  • Cotton-blend sateen for pants and uniforms
  • Cotton-blend 3-thread or 4-thread twill fabric
  • Cotton-blend jacquard woven fabric of yarns of different colors

How to choose the right subheading

  • Fiber content: cotton must be less than 85% by weight, with man-made fibers making up the main or sole remainder
  • Weight: the fabric must weigh not more than 200 g/m2
  • Finish state: unbleached, bleached, dyed, of yarns of different colors, or printed
  • Weave type: plain weave, twill, satin weave, oxford cloth, jacquard, or other
  • Fabric number: number 42 or lower, numbers 43 to 68, or number 69 or higher, which sets the duty rate

Often confused with

  • Woven cotton fabric with 85% or more cotton by weight, not more than 200 g/m2

    Higher cotton content moves the fabric out of 5210.

    Heading 5208
  • Cotton and man-made fiber woven fabric weighing more than 200 g/m2

    Heavier fabric is classified by weight in 5211.

    Heading 5211
  • Woven cotton fabric not mixed with man-made fibers, weighing more than 200 g/m2

    Other cotton woven fabrics fall in 5212 when weight and fiber mix differ.

    Heading 5212
  • Cotton yarn, not fabric

    5210 covers woven fabric, not yarn.

    Heading 5205
  • Knitted or crocheted cotton-blend fabric

    Knit fabrics are not woven and are classified in chapter 60.

    Heading 6006

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for dyed cotton-blend poplin fabric of number 42 or lower?

It is classified under 5210.31.40.20, which covers dyed plain weave poplin or broadcloth of number 42 or lower number. The general (MFN) rate for that line is 10%.

What is the duty on printed cotton-blend sheeting of numbers 43 to 68?

Printed plain weave sheeting of numbers 43 to 68 falls under 5210.51.60.40. The general (MFN) rate is 12.2%.

How do I classify unbleached cotton-blend 3-thread twill?

Unbleached 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, is classified under 5210.19.10.00. The general (MFN) rate for that line is 9.1%.

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.

All lines in heading 5210

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