Switzerland 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 Switzerland

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. Switzerland extends it under Tares / HS-CH.

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

Switzerland classifies products under the Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares / HS-CH; locally Schweizer Zolltarif (Tares)), which extends HS codes to 8 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 Switzerland?

The official source is https://www.bazg.admin.ch/. 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 Switzerland

Under Switzerland's Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Schweizer Zolltarif (Tares)), 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; Switzerland extends classifications to 8 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 Switzerland

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 52082100

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

Switzerland Tariff Classification: Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares / HS-CH)

In Switzerland, HS 520821 is classified under the Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Schweizer Zolltarif (Tares)) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares / HS-CH)

Local name Schweizer Zolltarif (Tares)

Digits 8

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 5208

Top Switzerland import Product Under HS Code 5208

1 520839: Dyed : Other fabrics $14.1M 2 520829: Bleached : Other fabrics $3.1M 3 520849: Of yarns of different colours : Other fabrics $2.6M

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Top Switzerland export Product Under HS Code 5208

1 520839: Dyed : Other fabrics $18.2M 2 520829: Bleached : Other fabrics $4.1M 3 520819: Unbleached : Other fabrics $2.5M

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

HS Code 52082100

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 Switzerland?

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 Switzerland. It sits in Chapter 52 (Cotton), Heading 5208 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under Tares / HS-CH.

Is HS code 520821 the same across all countries?

What system does Switzerland use to classify HS code 520821?

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