About HS Code 520829
This residual category encompasses bleached cotton fabrics with 85% or more cotton content, weighing not more than 200g/m2, that are not plain weave or 3/4-thread twill. This includes a variety of specialized bleached weaves such as sateen, dobby, or jacquard. These fabrics are traded internationally as versatile, pre-processed materials, valued for their specific textures, patterns, and clean white base, ready for dyeing or printing. Importers are often manufacturers of specialized apparel, decorative textiles, or high-end home furnishings. Exporters are textile mills capable of producing diverse and finished weave structures. The "bleached" characteristic ensures a consistent, neutral starting point for further design and manufacturing, offering efficiency to buyers.
Products Under This Code
Bleached sateen, bleached dobby fabric, bleached jacquard fabric, bleached pique, bleached leno weave, bleached basket weave
Real World Examples
White sateen for luxury bedding, bleached dobby for patterned shirts, white jacquard for decorative pillows, bleached pique for polo shirts
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 520819 if unbleached, or with other specific weave codes if they exist for a particular type, or with 5209 if cotton content is below 85%.
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
Leading importers include Vietnam and Turkey, with China and India being major exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 520829?
HS code 520829 covers: 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. This residual category encompasses bleached cotton fabrics with 85% or more cotton content, weighing not more than 200g/m2, that are not plain weave or 3/4-thread twill. This includes a variety of specialized bleached weaves such as sateen, dobby, or jacquard. These fabrics are traded internationally as versatile, pre-processed materials, valued for their specific textures, patterns, and clean white base, ready for dyeing or printing. Importers are often manufacturers of specialized apparel, decorative textiles, or high-end home furnishings. Exporters are textile mills capable of producing diverse and finished weave structures. The "bleached" characteristic ensures a consistent, neutral starting point for further design and manufacturing, offering efficiency to buyers.
What products fall under HS code 520829?
Bleached sateen, bleached dobby fabric, bleached jacquard fabric, bleached pique, bleached leno weave, bleached basket weave
What are common misclassifications for HS code 520829?
Often confused with 520819 if unbleached, or with other specific weave codes if they exist for a particular type, or with 5209 if cotton content is below 85%.
How is HS code 520829 structured?
HS code 520829 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (52) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.