Woven fabrics of cotton — HTS 5209
Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m²
Chapter 52 › Heading 5209
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 5209 is a broad category for woven cotton fabrics that contain at least 85% cotton by weight and weigh more than 200 grams per square meter (g/m²). It groups heavier woven fabrics—such as certain twills, plain weaves, and other fabric constructions—when cotton is the predominant fiber. The heading is for fabric, not automatically for finished garments, household goods, or other completed articles.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the fabric’s construction and technical details, then follow the applicable subheading descriptions. The narrower provisions may distinguish the fabric by weave or type, such as denim or another named construction, and may also consider whether the fabric is unbleached, bleached, dyed, or made with yarns of different colors. The complete classification can require reviewing the HTSUS notes, definitions, and textile rules; a customs broker or classification specialist may be needed for uncertain cases.
What to check
- Confirm that the item is woven fabric rather than knitted, nonwoven, coated, or a finished article.
- Obtain fiber-content records showing cotton is at least 85% by weight, including any other fibers.
- Verify the fabric’s weight in g/m² and keep the test method or supplier specification supporting it.
- Identify the weave or fabric type, including whether it is denim, and record its finishing or color treatment.
- Use the current HTSUS subheading text and notes to match the fabric’s construction and treatment; obtain broker or customs advice if more than one provision appears possible.
HTS heading 5209 summary
Woven fabrics of cotton is a 4-digit product category containing 13 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 5209.31 | Plain weave |
| 5209.41 | Plain weave |
| 5209.51 | Plain weave |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5209.11.00 👉 | Plain weave | 6.5% | Free | 14.9% |
| 5209.12.00 👉 | 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill | 6.5% | Free | 14.9% |
| 5209.19.00 👉 | Other fabrics | 6.5% | Free | 14.9% |
| 5209.21.00 👉 | Plain weave | 7.7% | Free | 17.9% |
| 5209.22.00 👉 | 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill | 7.7% | Free | 17.9% |
| 5209.29.00 👉 | Other fabrics | 7.7% | Free | 17.9% |
| 5209.32.00 👉 | 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill | 8.4% | Free | 20.9% |
| 5209.39.00 👉 | Other fabrics | 8.4% | Free | 20.9% |
| 5209.42.00 👉 | Denim | 8.4% | Free | 20.9% |
| 5209.43.00 👉 | Other fabrics of 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill | 8.4% | Free | 20.9% |
| 5209.49.00 👉 | Other fabrics | 8.4% | Free | 20.9% |
| 5209.52.00 👉 | 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill | 8.4% | Free | 20.9% |
| 5209.59.00 👉 | Other fabrics | 8.4% | Free | 20.9% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 5209?
Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m². To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.