HS code for printed cotton fabric

HS code

5208.52

US tariff lines

US general duty

3% – 12.5%

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 21 (2026), effective 10/09/2026 · checked 2026-10-28

Printed plain-weave cotton fabric weighing up to 200 g/m², such as most quilting cotton, is 5208.52.

US tariff lines under 5208.52

US HTS code	Description	General duty
5208.52.10	Certified hand-loomed fabrics	3%
5208.52.30	Other › Of number 42 or lower number 4 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes) 5208.52.30.20 — Poplin or broadcloth (314) 5208.52.30.35 — Sheeting › Discharge printed (313) 5208.52.30.45 — Sheeting › Other (313) 5208.52.30.90 — Cheesecloth (226)	6%
5208.52.40	Other › Of numbers 43 to 68 6 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes) 5208.52.40.20 — Poplin or broadcloth (314) 5208.52.40.35 — Sheeting › Discharge printed (313) 5208.52.40.45 — Sheeting › Other (313) 5208.52.40.55 — Printcloth › Discharge printed (315) 5208.52.40.65 — Printcloth › Other (315) 5208.52.40.90 — Cheesecloth (226)	11.4%
5208.52.50	Other › Of number 69 or higher number 2 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes) 5208.52.50.20 — Poplin or broadcloth (314) 5208.52.50.90 — Cheesecloth; lawns,voiles or batistes (226)	12.5%

Import duty on printed cotton fabric by country

Import into the US

3% – 12.5%

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Extra duties may apply

The general rate applies to most countries. Imports from some countries also pay additional duties under Chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs on many Chinese goods. Check the current measures for your country of origin before you order.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the HS code for printed cotton fabric?

The international HS code for printed cotton fabric is 5208.52. Printed plain-weave cotton fabric weighing up to 200 g/m², such as most quilting cotton, is 5208.52.

Q2What is the US import duty on printed cotton fabric?

It depends on the exact line: 4 US tariff lines sit under 5208.52, with general rates of 3% – 12.5%. The table on this page lists each one. Goods from some countries pay additional duties on top.

Q3What is the 10-digit HTS code for printed cotton fabric?

The first 8 digits set the duty; the last 2 are statistical and depend on details such as material or who the product is for. The full list of US codes under 5208.52 is in the table above.

Q4Is the HS code the same in every country?

The first 6 digits (5208.52) are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. The digits after that, and the duty rates, are set by each country.

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Classification guidance only, not a binding ruling or customs advice. The right code depends on your product’s exact material, function and construction. For certainty, request a binding ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection or ask a licensed customs broker.