HS Code 5210
Lightweight Cotton Blend Woven Fabrics
HS code 5210 is for woven cotton-blend fabrics weighing under 200g/m2 where cotton content is less than 85%, mixed mainly with man-made fibres.
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HS Code 5210 — Lightweight Cotton Blend Woven Fabrics
This code is for woven fabrics containing less than 85% cotton, blended primarily with synthetic or artificial fibres. They weigh 200 g/m2 or less and are common in uniform and light apparel manufacturing.
What's included
- Polycotton shirting fabric
- Cotton and polyester blends
- Lightweight woven blends
What's excluded
- Fabrics blended with wool → use
5212(If not mainly mixed with man-made fibres, it moves to 'other' cotton fabrics)
Common examples
- 65/35 polycotton poplin shirting
- Lightweight cotton-nylon blend for windbreakers
- Cotton-viscose blended woven fabric
Frequently asked questions
What does 'man-made fibres' refer to here?
It includes both synthetic fibres like polyester and nylon, and artificial fibres like rayon or viscose.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 6% - 14%
- Documentation: Breakdown of fibre percentages (e.g., 60% cotton / 40% polyester) is mandatory.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: China, Pakistan, India, Thailand
- Top importers: Bangladesh, Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanka
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Key takeaway
Applies to lightweight polycotton and similar cotton-rich synthetic blends.
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