HS Code 5208: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2

Q: Is HS code 5208 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 5208 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 5208 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 5208?

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 5208.

What is HS Code 5208

HS Code 5208 covers Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2. It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 52 (Cotton), Section XI. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.

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What does HS Code 5208 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2 Cover?

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

Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2

HS Code 520822

Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2

HS Code 520839

Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.3 weighing not more than 200g/m2

HS Code 520842

Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2

HS Code 520851

Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2

HS Code 520852

Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2

HS Code 520859

Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.5, weighing not more than 200g/m2

HS Code 520811

Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2

HS Code 520812

Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2

HS Code 520813

Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m2

HS Code 520819

Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.1, weighing not more than 200g/m2

HS Code 520823

Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m2

HS Code 520829

Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.2, weighing not more than 200g/m2

HS Code 520831

Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2

HS Code 520832

Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2

HS Code 520833

Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m2

HS Code 520841

Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2

HS Code 520843

Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m2

HS Code 520849

Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.4, weighing not more than 200g/m2

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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 Light Cotton Fabrics HS 5208