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HS chapter 52: Cotton

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Key facts

Chapter
52
Description
Cotton
Headings
12
Subheadings
124
Edition
HS2022

Summary

HS chapter 52 covers cotton. It has 12 headings, 52.01 to 52.12, and 124 six-digit subheadings in HS2022. National tariff lines under chapter 52 are live on border.bot for the United States (525 lines, also used by 1 other country).

What this chapter covers

HS chapter 52 covers cotton.

It has 12 headings, 52.01 to 52.12, and 124 six-digit subheadings in HS2022.

52.01 Cotton, not carded or combed

  • 5201.00Cotton, not carded or combed

52.02 Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)

52.04 Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale

  • 5204.11Not put up for retail sale: Containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton
  • 5204.19Not put up for retail sale: Other
  • 5204.20Put up for retail sale

52.05 Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale

  • 5205.11Single yarn, of uncombed fibres: Measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number)
  • 5205.12Single yarn, of uncombed fibres: Measuring less than 714,29 decitex but not less than 232,56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number)
  • 5205.13Single yarn, of uncombed fibres: Measuring less than 232,56 decitex but not less than 192,31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number)
  • 5205.14Single yarn, of uncombed fibres: Measuring less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number)
  • 5205.15Single yarn, of uncombed fibres: Measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number)
  • 5205.21Single yarn, of combed fibres: Measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number)
  • 5205.22Single yarn, of combed fibres: Measuring less than 714,29 decitex but not less than 232,56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number)
  • 5205.23Single yarn, of combed fibres: Measuring less than 232,56 decitex but not less than 192,31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number)
  • 5205.24Single yarn, of combed fibres: Measuring less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number)
  • 5205.26Single yarn, of combed fibres: Measuring less than 125 decitex but not less than 106.38 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number but not exceeding 94 metric number)
  • 5205.27Single yarn, of combed fibres: Measuring less than 106,38 decitex but not less than 83,33 decitex (exceeding 94 metric number but not exceeding 120 metric number)
  • 5205.28Single yarn, of combed fibres: Measuring less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number)
  • 5205.31Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres: Measuring per single yarn 714,29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number per single yarn)
  • 5205.32Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres: Measuring per single yarn less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number per single yarn)
  • 5205.33Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres: Measuring per single yarn less than 232.56 decitex but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number per single yarn)
  • 5205.34Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres: Measuring per single yarn less than 192,31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn)
  • 5205.35Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres: Measuring per single yarn less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn)
  • 5205.41Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibres: Measuring per single yarn 714,29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number per single yarn)
  • 5205.42Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibres: Measuring per single yarn less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number per single yarn)
  • 5205.43Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibres: Measuring per single yarn less than 232.56 decitex but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number per single yarn)
  • 5205.44Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibres: Measuring per single yarn less than 192,31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn)
  • 5205.46Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibres: Measuring per single yarn less than 125 decitex but not less than 106,38 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number but not exceeding 94 metric number per single yarn)
  • 5205.47Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibres: Measuring per single yarn less than 106.38 decitex but not less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 94 metric number but not exceeding 120 metric number per single yarn)
  • 5205.48Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibres: Measuring per single yarn less than 83,33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number per single yarn)

52.06 Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 % by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale

  • 5206.11Single yarn, of uncombed fibres: Measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number)
  • 5206.12Single yarn, of uncombed fibres: Measuring less than 714,29 decitex but not less than 232,56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number)
  • 5206.13Single yarn, of uncombed fibres: Measuring less than 232,56 decitex but not less than 192,31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number)
  • 5206.14Single yarn, of uncombed fibres: Measuring less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number)
  • 5206.15Single yarn, of uncombed fibres: Measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number)
  • 5206.21Single yarn, of combed fibres: Measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number)
  • 5206.22Single yarn, of combed fibres: Measuring less than 714,29 decitex but not less than 232,56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number)
  • 5206.23Single yarn, of combed fibres: Measuring less than 232,56 decitex but not less than 192,31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number)
  • 5206.24Single yarn, of combed fibres: Measuring less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number)
  • 5206.25Single yarn, of combed fibres: Measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number)
  • 5206.31Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres: Measuring per single yarn 714,29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number per single yarn)
  • 5206.32Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres: Measuring per single yarn less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number per single yarn)
  • 5206.33Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres: Measuring per single yarn less than 232.56 decitex but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number per single yarn)
  • 5206.34Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres: Measuring per single yarn less than 192,31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn)
  • 5206.35Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres: Measuring per single yarn less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn)
  • 5206.41Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibres: Measuring per single yarn 714,29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number per single yarn)
  • 5206.42Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibres: Measuring per single yarn less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number per single yarn)
  • 5206.43Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibres: Measuring per single yarn less than 232.56 decitex but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number per single yarn)
  • 5206.44Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibres: Measuring per single yarn less than 192,31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn)
  • 5206.45Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibres: Measuring per single yarn less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn)

52.08 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200g/m2

  • 5208.11Unbleached: Plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2
  • 5208.12Unbleached: Plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2
  • 5208.13Unbleached: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill
  • 5208.19Unbleached: Other fabrics
  • 5208.21Bleached: Plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2
  • 5208.22Bleached: Plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2
  • 5208.23Bleached: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill
  • 5208.29Bleached: Other fabrics
  • 5208.31Dyed: Plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2
  • 5208.32Dyed: Plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2
  • 5208.33Dyed: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill
  • 5208.39Dyed: Other fabrics
  • 5208.41Of yarns of different colours: Plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2
  • 5208.42Of yarns of different colours: Plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2
  • 5208.43Of yarns of different colours: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill
  • 5208.49Of yarns of different colours: Other fabrics
  • 5208.51Printed: Plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2
  • 5208.52Printed: Plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2
  • 5208.59Printed: Other fabrics

52.09 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2

  • 5209.11Unbleached: Plain weave
  • 5209.12Unbleached: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill
  • 5209.19Unbleached: Other fabrics
  • 5209.21Bleached: Plain weave
  • 5209.22Bleached: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill
  • 5209.29Bleached: Other fabrics
  • 5209.31Dyed: Plain weave
  • 5209.32Dyed: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill
  • 5209.39Dyed: Other fabrics
  • 5209.41Of yarns of different colours: Plain weave
  • 5209.42Of yarns of different colours: Denim
  • 5209.43Of yarns of different colours: Other fabrics of 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill
  • 5209.49Of yarns of different colours: Other fabrics
  • 5209.51Printed: Plain weave
  • 5209.52Printed: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill
  • 5209.59Printed: Other fabrics

52.10 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85 % by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing not more than 200g/m2

  • 5210.11Unbleached: Plain weave
  • 5210.19Unbleached: Other fabrics
  • 5210.21Bleached: Plain weave
  • 5210.29Bleached: Other fabrics
  • 5210.31Dyed: Plain weave
  • 5210.32Dyed: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill
  • 5210.39Dyed: Other fabrics
  • 5210.41Of yarns of different colours: Plain weave
  • 5210.49Of yarns of different colours: Other fabrics
  • 5210.51Printed: Plain weave
  • 5210.59Printed: Other fabrics

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

  • 5211.11Unbleached: Plain weave
  • 5211.12Unbleached: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill
  • 5211.19Unbleached: Other fabrics
  • 5211.20Bleached
  • 5211.31Dyed: Plain weave
  • 5211.32Dyed: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill
  • 5211.39Dyed: Other fabrics
  • 5211.41Of yarns of different colours: Plain weave
  • 5211.42Of yarns of different colours: Denim
  • 5211.43Of yarns of different colours: Other fabrics of 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill
  • 5211.49Of yarns of different colours: Other fabrics
  • 5211.51Printed: Plain weave
  • 5211.52Printed: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill
  • 5211.59Printed: Other fabrics

52.12 Other woven fabrics of cotton

  • 5212.11Weighing not more than 200 g/m2: Unbleached
  • 5212.12Weighing not more than 200 g/m2: Bleached
  • 5212.13Weighing not more than 200 g/m2: Dyed
  • 5212.14Weighing not more than 200 g/m2: Of yarns of different colours
  • 5212.15Weighing not more than 200 g/m2: Printed
  • 5212.21Weighing more than 200 g/m2: Unbleached
  • 5212.22Weighing more than 200 g/m2: Bleached
  • 5212.23Weighing more than 200 g/m2: Dyed
  • 5212.24Weighing more than 200 g/m2: Of yarns of different colours
  • 5212.25Weighing more than 200 g/m2: Printed

What it doesn’t cover

Chapter 51, before it, covers wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric; chapter 53, after it, covers other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn.

How it is structured

Chapter 52 is the first level of the Harmonized System. Its headings add two digits to the chapter number (52.01), and each heading's subheadings add two more.

In other countries

National tariff lines under chapter 52 are live on border.bot for the United States (525 lines, also used by 1 other country).

Frequently asked questions

What does HS chapter 52 cover?

HS chapter 52 covers cotton.

How many headings and subheadings are in HS chapter 52?

HS chapter 52 has 12 headings and 124 six-digit subheadings in HS2022.

Which countries’ tariffs list national lines in HS chapter 52?

National tariff lines under chapter 52 are live on border.bot for the United States (525 lines, also used by 1 other country).

Sources and updates

The Harmonized System legal text comes from border.bot release 2 (edition HS 2022), imported from a file, and has 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.

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