HS Code for Unbleached plain weave cotton fabric

Unbleached plain weave cotton fabric weighing between 100g/m2 and 200g/m2 is classified under HS code 5208.12. This classification falls under Chapter 52 (Cotton), specifically heading 5208, which covers woven fabrics of cotton containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200g/m2. The subheading 5208.12 is precise: it requires the fabric to be unbleached, woven in a plain weave pattern, and have a weight exceeding 100g/m2 but not exceeding 200g/m2. Plain weave is defined as a textile weave in which each weft thread passes alternately over and under each warp thread. This code is essential for identifying raw textile materials used in apparel and home furnishings before they undergo dyeing, printing, or specialized finishing processes.

Products Included

• Unbleached cotton calico (medium weight)
• Greige plain weave cotton sheeting
• Raw cotton canvas under 200g/m2
• Unbleached cotton muslin (heavy grade)
• Undyed plain weave cotton poplin base

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with 5208.11, which is for plain weave fabrics weighing 100g/m2 or less, or 5209.11, which covers plain weave fabrics weighing more than 200g/m2. Additionally, if the fabric is bleached, it must be classified under 5208.22. Accurate weight measurement (grams per square meter) is the most critical factor in distinguishing between these codes.

FAQ

What is the HS code for unbleached plain weave cotton fabric?

For fabrics weighing between 100g/m2 and 200g/m2, the correct HS code is 5208.12.

What defines a fabric as "unbleached" in this category?

Unbleached fabrics are those that have not been subjected to any bleaching, dyeing, or printing processes and retain the natural color of the cotton fibers.