5210 - Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, weighing not more than 200 g/m²:
Sub-classifications
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5210 11
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5210 19
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Overview
This HTS category, 5210, specifically classifies woven fabrics primarily composed of cotton but mixed with man-made fibers, where cotton constitutes less than 85% by weight. A key characteristic is the weight limitation, with these fabrics not exceeding 200 grams per square meter. This specification differentiates them from heavier cotton blends that would fall under different tariff lines.
While this category sits within Chapter 52, "Cotton," its focus on blends distinguishes it from pure cotton woven fabrics. The "Sibling Categories" listed at the root level, such as live animals, are at a much higher hierarchical level and cover entirely different product groups, highlighting the specific nature of textile classifications within Section XI. Within this section, the emphasis on the *proportion* of cotton and the *type* of man-made fiber used is crucial for accurate classification.
The subcategories for HTS 5210 reflect the various finishing processes that woven cotton-blend fabrics can undergo. These include "Unbleached," "Bleached," "Dyed," "Of yarns of different colors," and "Printed." Each of these subdivisions further refines the classification based on the fabric's visual characteristics and manufacturing treatment, allowing for precise import and export declarations according to the fabric's presentation and value.