Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing more than 200g/m2

HS v2017 Code: 520921

About fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing more than 200g/m2

HS code 520921 covers a specific type of woven cotton fabric that is widely used in the textile and apparel industries. This fabric, containing 85% or more cotton by weight, is characterized by its plain weave structure and a weight exceeding 200 grams per square meter. As a versatile and durable material, it finds applications in a range of products, from clothing and home furnishings to industrial textiles, making it an important component of the global textile trade.

Production process

The production of HS 520921 fabrics typically involves a multi-step process. First, high-quality cotton fibers are selected and spun into yarns. These yarns are then woven on specialized looms to create the plain weave structure. The woven fabric is then subjected to a bleaching process, which removes any natural coloration and prepares the material for further finishing or dyeing. Finally, the fabric is inspected, measured, and prepared for distribution to various downstream industries.

Production inputs

The primary input for the production of HS 520921 fabrics is high-quality cotton fiber. Manufacturers also require access to specialized weaving machinery, such as shuttle looms or shuttleless looms, to create the desired plain weave structure. Additionally, the bleaching process requires the use of various chemical agents and water resources. Skilled labor, including weavers, dyers, and quality control personnel, is also a crucial input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS 520921 is a woven cotton fabric that can be used in a variety of applications. This fabric may be further processed, dyed, or finished to meet the specific requirements of various industries. Some of the key industries that consume HS 520921 fabrics include the apparel industry (520942 Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing more than 200g/m2), the home furnishings industry (630231 Bed linen, woven, of cotton), and the industrial textiles industry (630900 Worn clothing and other worn articles).

Revisions to 520921

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 520921. The most recent 1 version of this code (520921) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 520921 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing more than 200g/m2

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/52'>52: Cotton</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5209'>5209: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520921'>520921: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing more than 200g/m2</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520911'>520911: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, plain weave, weighing more than 200g/m2</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520912'>520912: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520919'>520919: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5209.1, weighing more than 200g/m2</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520922'>520922: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520929'>520929: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5209.2, weighing more than 200g/m2</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520931'>520931: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing more than 200g/m2</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520932'>520932: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520939'>520939: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5209.3, weighing more than 200g/m2</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520941'>520941: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, plain weave, weighing more than 200g/m2</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520942'>520942: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 200g/m2, denim</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520943'>520943: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520949'>520949: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5209.4, weighing more than 200g/m2</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520951'>520951: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing more than 200g/m2</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520952'>520952: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520959'>520959: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5209.5, weighing more than 200g/m2</a>"]

    

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