# European Union tariff lines under HS 5211.49

> The European Union tariff splits HS 5211.49 (woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85 % by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200 g/m2, of yarns of different colours: Other fabrics) into 4 national lines: 5211 49 10 10 (manufactured on handlooms), 5211 49 10 90 (other), 5211 49 90 10 (manufactured on handlooms) and 5211 49 90 90 (other). The general (MFN) duty is 8% on all 4 lines.

Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/521149
Last updated: 11 October 2026

[Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) / [Chapter 52](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/52) / [5211.49](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/521149)

## Key facts

- HS subheading: [5211.49](https://border.bot/hs-codes/521149)
- Duty (MFN): 8%
- National lines: 4
- Import VAT/GST in the European Union: VAT 21%
- De minimis in the European Union: Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
- Tariff: [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union)
- Chapter: 52: Cotton

## European Union lines under 5211.49

The European Union tariff splits HS 5211.49 (woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85 % by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200 g/m2, of yarns of different colours: Other fabrics) into 4 national lines: 5211 49 10 10 (manufactured on handlooms), 5211 49 10 90 (other), 5211 49 90 10 (manufactured on handlooms) and 5211 49 90 90 (other).

The general (MFN) duty is 8% on all 4 lines.

- [5211 49 10 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/5211491010) Of yarns of different colours, Other fabrics, Jacquard fabrics, Manufactured on handlooms. Duty (MFN): 8%
- [5211 49 10 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/5211491090) Of yarns of different colours, Other fabrics, Jacquard fabrics, Other. Duty (MFN): 8%
- [5211 49 90 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/5211499010) Of yarns of different colours, Other fabrics, Other, Manufactured on handlooms. Duty (MFN): 8%
- [5211 49 90 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/5211499090) Of yarns of different colours, Other fabrics, Other. Duty (MFN): 8%

## Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union

The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%.

From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value.

## In other countries

National tariff lines under 5211.49 are live on border.bot for the United States (2 lines, also used by 1 other country).

- [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/521149): 2 lines, used by 1 other country
- [The Harmonized System text for 5211.49](https://border.bot/hs-codes/521149)

- Previous subheading: [5211.43](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/521143) Other fabrics of 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill
- Next subheading: [5211.51](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/521151) Printed

## Frequently asked questions

### How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 5211.49?

The European Union tariff splits HS 5211.49 (woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85 % by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200 g/m2, of yarns of different colours: Other fabrics) into 4 national lines: 5211 49 10 10 (manufactured on handlooms), 5211 49 10 90 (other), 5211 49 90 10 (manufactured on handlooms) and 5211 49 90 90 (other).

### What is the duty on HS 5211.49 in the European Union?

The general (MFN) duty is 8% on all 4 lines.

## Sources and updates

The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026.

The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.

Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.

Official source files:

- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/521149.json