About HS Code 520100
This HS code represents raw, unprocessed cotton that has been ginned but not yet carded or combed. It is the foundational raw material for the global textile industry, traded in vast quantities to spinning mills worldwide. Major importers are countries with large-scale textile manufacturing sectors, such as China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh, which rely on consistent and cost-effective bulk supplies to feed their yarn production. Exporters are primarily the world's leading cotton-producing nations, including the United States, Brazil, and India. Key factors influencing international trade include fiber length (staple), strength, micronaire (fineness), and trash content, which dictate the cotton's quality and suitability for various yarn types and end products. Global prices are highly sensitive to harvest yields and geopolitical factors.
Products Under This Code
Raw ginned cotton, baled upland cotton, Pima cotton lint, organic raw cotton, short staple cotton, long staple cotton, extra-long staple cotton
Real World Examples
US Upland cotton bales, Indian Shankar-6 cotton, Brazilian Acala cotton, Australian cotton lint, West African cotton
Common Misclassification
Distinct from 5202 (cotton waste) and 5203 (carded or combed cotton). The key is its unprocessed state after ginning, before any further fiber alignment or cleaning.
Products Classified Under 5201.00
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
The US, Brazil, and India are top exporters, while China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh are major importers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 520100?
HS code 520100 covers: Cotton; not carded or combed. This HS code represents raw, unprocessed cotton that has been ginned but not yet carded or combed. It is the foundational raw material for the global textile industry, traded in vast quantities to spinning mills worldwide. Major importers are countries with large-scale textile manufacturing sectors, such as China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh, which rely on consistent and cost-effective bulk supplies to feed their yarn production. Exporters are primarily the world's leading cotton-producing nations, including the United States, Brazil, and India. Key factors influencing international trade include fiber length (staple), strength, micronaire (fineness), and trash content, which dictate the cotton's quality and suitability for various yarn types and end products. Global prices are highly sensitive to harvest yields and geopolitical factors.
What products fall under HS code 520100?
Raw ginned cotton, baled upland cotton, Pima cotton lint, organic raw cotton, short staple cotton, long staple cotton, extra-long staple cotton
What are common misclassifications for HS code 520100?
Distinct from 5202 (cotton waste) and 5203 (carded or combed cotton). The key is its unprocessed state after ginning, before any further fiber alignment or cleaning.
How is HS code 520100 structured?
HS code 520100 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (52) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.