Chapter 52 · Cotton · Section 11

HS Code 5208.51

Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m²

Heading 5208: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m²

US duty (general)
3% - 12.5%
US HTS lines
4
EU CN codes
1
UK commodity codes
5
Unit
m², kg

US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources

Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.

United States - HTS lines under 5208.51

Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneralSpecialOtherUnit
5208.51.20 Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m² >
Certified hand-loomed fabrics
3% Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 38.5% m², kg
5208.51.40 Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m² > Other >
Of number 42 or lower number
3 statistical lines (10-digit)
  • 5208.51.40.20 - Poplin or broadcloth (314)
  • 5208.51.40.40 - Sheeting (313)
  • 5208.51.40.90 - Cheesecloth (226)
8.1% Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 22.9% m², kg
5208.51.60 Other > Of number 42 or lower number >
Of numbers 43 to 68
4 statistical lines (10-digit)
  • 5208.51.60.20 - Poplin or broadcloth (314)
  • 5208.51.60.40 - Sheeting (313)
  • 5208.51.60.60 - Printcloth (315)
  • 5208.51.60.90 - Cheesecloth (226)
11.4% Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 27.7% m², kg
5208.51.80 Other > Of numbers 43 to 68 >
Of number 69 or higher number
2 statistical lines (10-digit)
  • 5208.51.80.20 - Poplin or broadcloth (314)
  • 5208.51.80.90 - Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
12.5% Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 38.5% m², kg

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European Union - CN codes under 5208.51

Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.

CN codeDescription
5208 51 00 Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m2 EU duty (TARIC) →

United Kingdom - commodity codes under 5208.51

Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.

Commodity codeDescription
5208 51 00 00 Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m<sup>2</sup> UK duty & VAT →
5208 51 00 11 Hand-printed by the "batik" method UK duty & VAT →
5208 51 00 19 Other UK duty & VAT →
5208 51 00 91 Hand-printed by the "batik" method UK duty & VAT →
5208 51 00 99 Other UK duty & VAT →
Not a customs ruling. Classification is determined by the importing country's customs authority and depends on the exact product. This page is reference information from official published schedules, not legal advice. For a binding decision, request a ruling (US: CBP CROSS · UK: HMRC ATaR · EU: BTI).

Nearby codes in heading 5208

The subheadings immediately before and after 5208.51 in chapter 52.

Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about HS code 5208.51.

What is HS code 5208.51?

HS code 5208.51 covers: Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m². It belongs to chapter 52 (Cotton) of the Harmonized System.

What is the US import duty for HS code 5208.51?

The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: 3% - 12.5%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.

What is the UK commodity code for 5208.51?

The UK extends 5208.51 to 5 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 5208510000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.