Benin HS Code

HS Code 520821: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m² : Bleached : Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m² in Benin

Q: Is HS code 520821 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 520821 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Benin extends it under ECOWAS CET.

Q: What system does Benin use to classify HS code 520821?

Benin classifies products under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET; locally Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 520821 in Benin?

The official source is https://douanes.bj/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 520821 in Benin

Under Benin's ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), HS Code 520821 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m² : Bleached : Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m². This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Benin extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 520821 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 52: Cotton, Heading 5208: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m².

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Classification Path of HS Code 520821 in Benin

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 52

Cotton

HS Code 5208

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

HS Code 520821

Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m² : Bleached : Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m²

HS Code 5208210000

Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m²: Bleached: Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m²

Benin Tariff Classification: ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

In Benin, HS 520821 is classified under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

Local name Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO

Digits 10

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Top Benin import Product Under HS Code 5208

1 520852: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m² : Printed : Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m² $20.7M 2 520859: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m² : Printed : Other fabrics $3.7M 3 520839: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m² : Dyed : Other fabrics $182.8K

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Top Benin export Product Under HS Code 5208

1 520812: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m² : Unbleached : Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m² $9.7M 2 520819: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m² : Unbleached : Other fabrics $76.1K 3 520852: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m² : Printed : Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m² $2.9K

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Related HS Code to Benin Light Bleached Plain Cotton (520821)

HS Code 5208210000

Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m²: Bleached: Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m²

HS Code 520811

Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m² : Unbleached : Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m²

HS Code 520812

Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m² : Unbleached : Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m²

HS Code 520813

Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m² : Unbleached : 3thread or 4thread twill, including cross twill

HS Code 520819

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

HS Code 520822

Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m² : Bleached : Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m²

HS Code 520823

Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m² : Bleached : 3thread or 4thread twill, including cross twill

HS Code 520829

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

HS Code 520831

Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m² : Dyed : Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m²

HS Code 520832

Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m² : Dyed : Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m²

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 520821 in Benin?

HS code 520821 covers Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m² : Bleached : Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m² in Benin. It sits in Chapter 52 (Cotton), Heading 5208 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under ECOWAS CET.

Is HS code 520821 the same across all countries?

What system does Benin use to classify HS code 520821?

Where can I officially look up HS code 520821 in Benin?