Woven fabrics of cotton — HTS 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
Chapter 52 › Heading 5210
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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 5210 is a broad product category for woven cotton fabrics that contain less than 85% cotton by weight, are mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, and weigh no more than 200 grams per square metre (g/m²). “Woven” means the fabric is made by interlacing yarns, rather than by knitting or nonwoven bonding. This heading groups fabrics based on their fiber composition and fabric weight; it is not a single final classification for every product.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that the fabric belongs in heading 5210, then use the heading’s subheadings and statistical subdivisions to identify the relevant fabric type or construction details. Depending on the applicable subheading structure, the decisive details may include whether the fabric is printed or unprinted, the type of weave or finish, and other characteristics stated in the tariff schedule. The importer should verify the current HTSUS text and any applicable legal notes; a customs broker or classification specialist may be needed when the fabric’s composition or construction is unclear.
What to check
- Obtain a supplier specification or laboratory report showing each fiber’s percentage by weight, and confirm that cotton is below the heading’s stated threshold and man-made fibers are the main or sole other component.
- Measure or verify the fabric’s weight in g/m², using the fabric as imported and following a consistent test method; do not rely only on a product name such as “lightweight.”
- Confirm that the material is woven, not knitted, crocheted, felted, coated in a way that changes its classification, or otherwise covered by another heading.
- Read the complete heading, subheading, section notes, and chapter notes before selecting the 8-digit code; compare the fabric’s construction, printing, finishing, and other listed characteristics with the tariff descriptions.
- Keep the commercial invoice, technical data sheet, fiber test results, and product samples or photographs, and request a binding ruling or professional classification advice if competing HTSUS provisions appear plausible.
HTS heading 5210 summary
Woven fabrics of cotton is a 4-digit product category containing 1 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 |
|---|---|
| 5210.11 | Plain weave |
| 5210.19 | Other fabrics |
| 5210.21 | Plain weave |
| 5210.29 | Other fabrics |
| 5210.31 | Plain weave |
| 5210.39 | Other fabrics |
| 5210.41 | Plain weave |
| 5210.49 | Other fabrics |
| 5210.51 | Plain weave |
| 5210.59 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5210.32.00.00 👉 | 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill (317) | 10% | Free | 29.7% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 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. 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.