Heading 5212

Other woven fabrics of cotton

93 declarable lines

Heading 5212 covers woven cotton fabrics that contain less than 85% cotton by weight and are mixed mainly or solely with fibers other than man-made fibers, such as wool. The heading splits first by weight into fabrics of not more than 200 g/m2 (5212.11 through 5212.15) and more than 200 g/m2 (5212.21 through 5212.25), then by finish: unbleached, bleached, dyed, yarns of different colors, or printed. Each of those groups splits again by fiber content, mainly whether the fabric contains 36% or more of wool or fine animal hair, and then by weave or fabric type.

Products in this heading

Unbleached cotton and wool shirting fabric, not combed
Bleached cotton poplin or broadcloth blended with wool
Dyed cotton sateen fabric under 200 g/m2
Printed cotton sheeting fabric over 200 g/m2
Cotton duck fabric, unbleached, over 200 g/m2
Jacquard woven cotton fabric of yarns of different colors, width over 127 cm
Blue denim of cotton mixed with wool, over 200 g/m2
Cheesecloth, lawn, voile or batiste in cotton blends

How to choose the right subheading

Weight per square meter: not more than 200 g/m2 goes to 5212.11 through 5212.15, more than 200 g/m2 goes to 5212.21 through 5212.25.
Finish or color state: unbleached, bleached, dyed, of yarns of different colors, or printed sets the fifth and sixth digits.
Fiber content: whether the fabric contains 36% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair changes the break and often the rate.
Fabric type or weave: poplin, broadcloth, sheeting, printcloth, duck, sateen, twill, oxford cloth and jacquard each have their own line.
Confirm the cotton content is under 85% and the blend partner is not man-made fiber before using this heading.

Often confused with

Woven cotton fabric containing 85% or more by weight of cotton
Heading 5212 requires less than 85% cotton; higher cotton content goes to 5208 or 5209 depending on weight.
Heading 5208
Cotton fabric mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers
Blends with man-made fibers are split off into 5210 or 5211 by weight, not 5212.
Heading 5210
Cotton yarn sold on cones
Heading 5212 covers woven fabric only, not yarn.
Heading 5205
Cotton sewing thread
Sewing thread is classified in its own heading, separate from woven fabrics.
Heading 5204

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for unbleached cotton printcloth weighing not more than 200 g/m2?

Use 5212.11.60.40 for unbleached printcloth in the Other, Other break. The general (MFN) rate is 7.8%.

What is the duty on printed cotton sheeting weighing more than 200 g/m2?

Printed cotton sheeting over 200 g/m2 falls under 5212.25.60.30. The general (MFN) rate is Free.

How do I classify dyed cotton fabric blended with wool?

If the fabric contains 36% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, use 5212.13.10.10 at a general (MFN) rate of 16.5%. If it does not, use 5212.13.60.10 at a general (MFN) rate of 7.8%.

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.