About HS Code 521120
This category covers heavy woven fabrics, predominantly cotton but with a significant blend of man-made fibers, that have undergone a bleaching process. These textiles are substantial, weighing over 200g/m², and are valued for their clean, uniform appearance, making them suitable for a wide range of applications where a light or white base is desired before further processing or for direct use. They serve as essential inputs for manufacturers of medical textiles, institutional linens, and certain types of apparel and home furnishings. Key players in the import market are often countries with robust garment manufacturing or hospitality sectors, such as Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the United States. Exporters typically include large-scale textile producers like China, India, and Turkey, which possess advanced bleaching and finishing capabilities. Traders should pay close attention to the degree of whiteness, consistency, and any residual chemicals from the bleaching process, as these factors can affect subsequent dyeing or printing.
Products Under This Code
Bleached cotton-poly twill, Bleached cotton-rayon sateen, Bleached heavy poplin blend, Bleached drill fabric blend, Bleached canvas blend, Bleached gabardine blend, Bleached institutional sheeting
Real World Examples
Carrington Textiles (bleached workwear fabrics), Klopman International (bleached uniform fabrics), Vardhman Textiles (bleached shirting blends), Texhong Textile Group (bleached heavy blends)
Common Misclassification
This code might be confused with 520920 (heavy cotton fabrics, bleached, not blended with man-made fibers) or 521020 (lighter weight cotton-man-made fiber blends, bleached) due to similar appearance but differing fiber composition or weight.
Products Classified Under 5211.20
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
Major importers include Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the USA, with China, India, and Turkey being leading exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 521120?
HS code 521120 covers: Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, bleached. This category covers heavy woven fabrics, predominantly cotton but with a significant blend of man-made fibers, that have undergone a bleaching process. These textiles are substantial, weighing over 200g/m², and are valued for their clean, uniform appearance, making them suitable for a wide range of applications where a light or white base is desired before further processing or for direct use. They serve as essential inputs for manufacturers of medical textiles, institutional linens, and certain types of apparel and home furnishings. Key players in the import market are often countries with robust garment manufacturing or hospitality sectors, such as Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the United States. Exporters typically include large-scale textile producers like China, India, and Turkey, which possess advanced bleaching and finishing capabilities. Traders should pay close attention to the degree of whiteness, consistency, and any residual chemicals from the bleaching process, as these factors can affect subsequent dyeing or printing.
What products fall under HS code 521120?
Bleached cotton-poly twill, Bleached cotton-rayon sateen, Bleached heavy poplin blend, Bleached drill fabric blend, Bleached canvas blend, Bleached gabardine blend, Bleached institutional sheeting
What are common misclassifications for HS code 521120?
This code might be confused with 520920 (heavy cotton fabrics, bleached, not blended with man-made fibers) or 521020 (lighter weight cotton-man-made fiber blends, bleached) due to similar appearance but differing fiber composition or weight.
How is HS code 521120 structured?
HS code 521120 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (52) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.