HTSBase
Heading 5211

Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, weighing more than 200 g/m²

54 declarable lines

Heading 5211 covers woven cotton fabrics that contain less than 85% cotton by weight, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, and weigh more than 200 g/m2. The heading splits first by color or finish state (unbleached, bleached, dyed, yarns of different colors, printed), then by weave type (plain weave, twill, satin weave, duck, other), and further by details such as napped versus not napped or denim weight.

Products in this heading

  • Unbleached cotton-polyester poplin or broadcloth for shirtings
  • Bleached cotton blend sheeting, osnaburg, or napped sheeting
  • Dyed cotton blend plain weave duck fabric
  • Indigo blue denim weighing more than 360 g/m2
  • Yarn-dyed cotton blend 3-thread or 4-thread twill
  • Printed cotton blend sateen, including discharge printed
  • Yarn-dyed jacquard woven cotton blend fabric
  • Printed cotton blend sheeting, not napped

How to choose the right subheading

  • Fiber content: cotton must be under 85% by weight and the blend mainly or solely man-made fibers.
  • Weight: the fabric must weigh more than 200 g/m2.
  • Color or finish state: unbleached, bleached, dyed, yarns of different colors, or printed.
  • Weave: plain weave, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, satin weave, duck, or other fabrics.
  • Surface and weight details: napped versus not napped, and for denim whether it weighs more or less than 360 g/m2.

Often confused with

  • Cotton blend woven fabric weighing 200 g/m2 or less

    Heading 5211 requires a weight of more than 200 g/m2.

    Heading 5210
  • Woven cotton fabric with 85% or more cotton by weight, over 200 g/m2

    Higher cotton content moves the fabric out of 5211.

    Heading 5209
  • Woven cotton fabric with 85% or more cotton, 200 g/m2 or less

    Both the cotton content and the light weight place it in 5208.

    Heading 5208
  • Cotton blend fabric mixed mainly with wool or silk rather than man-made fibers

    Residual cotton fabric heading for blends not covered by 5211.

    Heading 5212
  • Cotton yarn, not woven fabric

    Yarn is classified by heading 5205, not as woven fabric.

    Heading 5205

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for printed cotton blend plain weave poplin?

Use 5211.51.00.20 for printed plain weave poplin or broadcloth. Its general (MFN) rate is Free.

What is the duty on dyed cotton blend poplin or broadcloth?

Dyed plain weave poplin or broadcloth is classified under 5211.31.00.20. The general (MFN) rate is 8.1%.

How do I classify bleached cotton blend sheeting?

Bleached plain weave sheeting that is not napped and is osnaburg goes in 5211.20.21.25, while other not napped sheeting goes in 5211.20.21.35. Both carry 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.

All lines in heading 5211

HTS heading 5211: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85 percent by... | HTSBase