HTS Code 5208.11.2040 — Woven fabrics of cotton ≥85%, plain weave, unbleached, ≤200g

CODE DESCRIPTION

Full Description

5208.11.2040

Woven fabrics of cotton ≥85%, plain weave, unbleached, ≤200g/m²

HTS Code Structure

The 10-digit HTS code 5208.11.2040 breaks down as follows:

Level	Digits	Meaning
Chapter	52	Cotton
Heading	5208	4-digit product family
Subheading	5208.11	6-digit international HS code
US Statistical	5208.11.2040	10-digit US-specific classification

DUTY RATES

Tariff Rates for HTS 5208.11.2040

Rate Type	Rate	Applicable Origin
General (MFN) Rate	8.4000%	All WTO member countries
USMCA Rate	0.0000%	Mexico, Canada (qualifying)
GSP Rate	0.0000%	Developing country beneficiaries
Section 301 (China Additional)	25.0000%	China-origin goods only

⚠ China Section 301 Surcharge: 25.0000%

Goods classified under HTS 5208.11.2040 with Chinese origin are subject to an additional 25.0000% Section 301 duty on top of the general MFN rate. Total effective rate for China-origin goods = 33.4%.

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Regulatory Requirements

Goods classified under HTS 5208.11.2040 have the following compliance requirements beyond standard CBP entry:

🧵 Textile Visa Compliance Required

Textile visa / export certificate required from the country of origin for quota tracking.

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CLASSIFICATION GUIDANCE

How to Properly Classify Under HTS 5208.11.2040

Correct HTS classification is a legal responsibility. Misclassification — even unintentional — can result in CBP penalties up to 4× the unpaid duties and potential seizure. Here's how to verify your classification:

Review the official HTSUS at hts.usitc.gov for the exact heading and notes for Chapter 52.
Check Chapter and Section Notes — exclusions and inclusions defined in the notes often override apparent classification.
Apply the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) — start with GRI 1 (specific description) through GRI 6 if needed.
Search CBP CROSS database for binding rulings on similar products.
Consult a licensed customs broker for high-value shipments or ambiguous products.

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HTS code data sourced from USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Rates reflect USITC schedule as of 2026-04-05. Section 301 rates per USTR action lists. Always verify at hts.usitc.gov before making import decisions. This is informational only — not legal or customs advice.