HS Code 52: Cotton

Q: Is HS code 52 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 52 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 52 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 52?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 52.

What is HS Code 52

HS Code 52 covers Cotton. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section XI (Textiles and textile articles). The two digits "52" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "52" belongs here.

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What does HS Code 52 Cotton Cover?

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 52

Cotton

HS Code 5201

Cotton; not carded or combed

HS Code 5202

Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)

HS Code 5203

Cotton, carded or combed

HS Code 5204

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

HS Code 5205

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

HS Code 5206

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

HS Code 5207

Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale

HS Code 5208

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

HS Code 5209

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

HS Code 5210

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

HS Code 5211

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

HS Code 5212

Other woven fabrics of cotton, n.e.c. in chapter 52

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What HS Codes for Cotton Do Not Cover

Chapter 52 covers cotton fiber, yarn, and woven fabrics. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Cotton garments and made-up articles

Chapters 61–63

Absorbent cotton wool (medicated or sterile)

Chapter 30

Cotton blends where synthetics predominate

Chapters 54, 55

Raw cotton waste used for industrial wipes

Chapter 63

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Cotton HS 52