Cotton, carded or combed
5203
In plain English
This category includes cotton that has undergone either carding or combing processes. The specific classification for these materials is defined under a single subheading that covers all carded or combed cotton.
6-digit subheadings (1)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
5203.00
Cotton; carded or combed
Chapter 52 classification notes
Chapter 52 covers significant US, BR, IN, CN, PK trade flows. UFLPA (Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act) bars Xinjiang-origin cotton from US imports — supply-chain documentation now mandatory.
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Cotton/poly blends — under 85% cotton content classification depends on dominant fibre by weight.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 52
- 5201 — Cotton; not carded or combed
- 5202 — Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
- 5204 — Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale
- 5205 — Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weig…
- 5206 — Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by we…
- 5207 — Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale
- 5208 — Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, w…
- 5209 — Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, w…
- 5210 — Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton,…
- 5211 — Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton,…
- 5212 — Other woven fabrics of cotton, n.e.c. in chapter 52