HS Code 5212
Miscellaneous Woven Cotton Fabrics
HS code 5212 is a residual category for other woven cotton fabrics not specified elsewhere in the chapter, including blends with wool or silk.
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HS Code 5212 — Miscellaneous Woven Cotton Fabrics
This is a catch-all category for woven cotton fabrics that do not fit into the other headings of Chapter 52. This typically includes fabrics blended with luxury fibres like silk or wool where the mixture isn't primarily with man-made fibres.
What's included
- Cotton-linen blends
- Cotton-wool woven fabrics
- Cotton-silk blended textiles
What's excluded
- Knitted cotton → use
6006(This is specifically for woven construction)
Common examples
- Woven fabric of cotton and sheep's wool
- Cotton-flax blended woven material
- Hand-woven cotton fabric with silk threads
Frequently asked questions
When is 5212 used over 5210?
5212 is used when the secondary fibre is NOT a man-made fibre (e.g., if cotton is mixed with wool or animal hair).
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 6% - 12%
- Documentation: Specific fibre percentages for all components are critical for this 'other' category.
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: India, Italy, China, Japan
- Top importers: France, United Kingdom, United States, South Korea
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Key takeaway
The 'everything else' category for woven cotton mixtures, often involving natural fibres.
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