HS Code for Heavy multi-color cotton

The classification for heavy multi-color cotton under HS code 5209.49 is reserved for fabrics with a high cotton content (85% or more) and a weight exceeding 200g/m2. The "yarns of different colors" designation is critical; it refers to fabrics where the design is woven into the cloth using threads of various colors, rather than being printed on the surface or dyed as a finished piece. This subheading (49) serves as a residual category for weaves that are not plain weave or specific twill weaves. This includes complex dobby or jacquard weaves used in heavy-duty applications. The high cotton percentage ensures the fabric maintains natural fiber characteristics like breathability and moisture absorption, while the heavy weight provides the necessary structural integrity for upholstery, heavy apparel, or outerwear.

Products Included

• Heavy cotton jacquard woven with colored yarns
• Yarn-dyed heavy cotton upholstery fabric
• Multi-colored heavy cotton dobby weaves
• Heavyweight cotton stripes and checks (85%+ cotton)

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with 5209.41, which is specifically for plain weave fabrics of yarns of different colors. It is also confused with 5211.49, which applies when the cotton content drops below 85% and is blended with synthetic fibers. If the fabric is printed rather than woven with colored yarns, it falls under 5209.59.

FAQ

What is the HS code for heavy multi-color cotton?

The HS code for woven fabrics containing 85% or more cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2, made of yarns of different colors (excluding plain and twill weaves) is 5209.49.

How is this different from printed cotton?

Yarn-dyed multi-color cotton has the color integrated into the fibers before weaving, whereas printed cotton has the design applied to the surface of the finished fabric.