About HS Code 520832
This category includes medium-weight, dyed cotton fabrics, plain woven, with a weight between more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2. These fabrics have been pre-dyed, offering a consistent color and eliminating a significant processing step for manufacturers. They are a staple in the global textile trade, serving as a versatile base for a wide range of products from apparel to home textiles. Importers are typically garment manufacturers, bedding producers, and textile converters who value the ready-to-use, colored fabric. Exporters are textile mills with integrated dyeing facilities, often in countries with strong textile industries. The "dyed" characteristic signifies a higher level of processing, providing convenience and a consistent color base for further manufacturing, reducing lead times and production complexity for buyers.
Products Under This Code
Dyed calico, dyed poplin, dyed sheeting, dyed drill (plain weave), dyed canvas (lightweight), colored duck cloth
Real World Examples
Colored calico for crafts, dyed poplin for shirts, colored cotton bed sheets, dyed drill for uniforms, colored canvas for bags
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 520812 (unbleached) or 520822 (bleached) if the dyeing status is overlooked, or with 520831 if the weight is misjudged as lighter.
Products Classified Under 5208.32
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
Key importers are Bangladesh and Vietnam, with China, India, and Pakistan being leading exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 520832?
HS code 520832 covers: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2. This category includes medium-weight, dyed cotton fabrics, plain woven, with a weight between more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2. These fabrics have been pre-dyed, offering a consistent color and eliminating a significant processing step for manufacturers. They are a staple in the global textile trade, serving as a versatile base for a wide range of products from apparel to home textiles. Importers are typically garment manufacturers, bedding producers, and textile converters who value the ready-to-use, colored fabric. Exporters are textile mills with integrated dyeing facilities, often in countries with strong textile industries. The "dyed" characteristic signifies a higher level of processing, providing convenience and a consistent color base for further manufacturing, reducing lead times and production complexity for buyers.
What products fall under HS code 520832?
Dyed calico, dyed poplin, dyed sheeting, dyed drill (plain weave), dyed canvas (lightweight), colored duck cloth
What are common misclassifications for HS code 520832?
Often confused with 520812 (unbleached) or 520822 (bleached) if the dyeing status is overlooked, or with 520831 if the weight is misjudged as lighter.
How is HS code 520832 structured?
HS code 520832 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 (32) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.