Woven fabrics of cotton — HTS 5208
Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m²
Chapter 52 › Heading 5208
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 5208 is a broad product category for woven cotton fabrics that contain at least 85% cotton by weight and weigh no more than 200 grams per square meter (g/m²). It covers fabric sold by the piece, roll, or similar form—not finished garments or other completed articles. The heading is a starting point, not the complete tariff classification.
To reach the specific 8-digit HTSUS code, first confirm the fabric meets the heading’s cotton-content and weight requirements. Then use the subheading structure to identify characteristics such as whether the fabric is unbleached, bleached, dyed, made from yarns of different colors, or printed, along with the applicable weave or construction details. The final code may depend on technical facts that require review of the HTSUS provisions and, when uncertain, a customs broker or binding ruling.
What to check
- Verify the fiber composition by weight and keep supplier specifications or laboratory records.
- Measure the fabric’s weight in g/m² using a documented method; do not rely only on a product name or marketing description.
- Determine the fabric’s finishing and appearance: unbleached, bleached, dyed, woven from yarns of different colors, or printed.
- Confirm the weave, yarn, and other construction details requested by the relevant 8-digit subheading.
- Compare the product’s full specifications with the current HTSUS text and seek customs-broker or ruling guidance if more than one subheading appears possible.
HTS heading 5208 summary
Woven fabrics of cotton is a 4-digit product category containing 4 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 5208.11 | Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m² |
| 5208.12 | Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m² |
| 5208.19 | Other fabrics |
| 5208.21 | Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m² |
| 5208.22 | Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m² |
| 5208.29 | Other fabrics |
| 5208.31 | Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m² |
| 5208.32 | Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m² |
| 5208.39 | Other fabrics |
| 5208.41 | Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m² |
| 5208.42 | Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m² |
| 5208.49 | Other fabrics |
| 5208.51 | Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m² |
| 5208.52 | Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m² |
| 5208.59 | Other fabrics |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5208.13.00.00 👉 | 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill (317) | 7.9% | Free | 18.7% |
| 5208.23.00.00 👉 | 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill (317) | 9.1% | Free | 21.7% |
| 5208.33.00.00 👉 | 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill (317) | 10.3% | Free | 24.7% |
| 5208.43.00.00 👉 | 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill (218) | Free | — | 24.7% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 5208?
Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m². To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.