HS Code for heavy printed cotton

The classification for heavy printed cotton falls under HS code 5212.25. This code is specific to woven cotton fabrics that weigh more than 200 grams per square meter and have been decorated through a printing process. Printing involves the application of designs, patterns, or colors to the surface of the fabric using various techniques such as screen printing, rotary printing, or digital inkjet printing. Unlike dyed fabrics, which are a solid color throughout, printed fabrics feature distinct patterns on at least one side. This subheading is part of the residual heading 5212, which covers cotton fabrics not specified in the more detailed headings of Chapter 52. The classification requires that the fabric be primarily composed of cotton by weight. The "heavy" designation (over 200g/m2) typically includes materials like heavy-duty canvas for bags, decorative upholstery fabrics, and thick drapery materials. Because these fabrics are often used in high-value consumer goods or specialized industrial applications, precise HS code declaration is vital for trade statistics and regulatory compliance.

Products Included

• Printed heavy cotton canvas
• Printed cotton upholstery fabric
• Printed heavy decorative cotton cloth
• Printed cotton-rich blends (>200g/m2)
• Floral or geometric printed heavy cotton

Common Misclassification

HS code 5209.51 (printed plain weave >200g) is the primary alternative. If the fabric is a plain weave and 85% or more cotton, it belongs in 5209. 5212.25 is for "other" weaves or blends. Also, 5212.24 (yarns of different colors) is sometimes confused with printed stripes; if the stripe is part of the yarn, it is 5212.24; if it is printed on top, it is 5212.25.

FAQ

What is the HS code for heavy printed cotton?

The HS code for printed woven cotton fabrics weighing more than 200g/m2, not elsewhere classified, is 5212.25.

How is digital textile printing classified?

Digital textile printing is treated the same as traditional printing methods for HS classification purposes; if the fabric is cotton, woven, and >200g/m2, it falls under 5212.25.