HS Code 520100: Cotton; not carded or combed

Q: Is HS code 520100 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 520100 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 520100 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 520100?

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 520100.

What is HS Code 520100

HS Code 520100 covers Cotton; not carded or combed. It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section XI — Textiles and textile articles · Chapter 52 — Cotton · Heading 5201 — Cotton; not carded or combed. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.

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What does HS Code 520100 Cotton; not carded or combed Cover?

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 52

Cotton

HS Code 5201

Cotton; not carded or combed

HS Code 520100

Cotton; not carded or combed

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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.

Top Trading Countries for Raw Uncarded Cotton HS 520100

India

Key Importer & Exporter

Mexico

Key Importer & Exporter

United States of America

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 520100?

HS code 520100 covers Cotton; not carded or combed under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to Chapter 52 (Cotton), Heading 5201, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 520100 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 520100 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 520100?