Cotton

HS v2022 Code: 52

About cotton

HS code 52 covers the cotton industry, a vital sector within the global textile and apparel supply chain. Cotton is a natural fiber derived from the cotton plant, and it is one of the most widely cultivated and traded agricultural commodities worldwide. The cotton industry plays a significant role in the economies of many countries, providing employment and income for millions of people involved in its production, processing, and trade.

Production process

The production of cotton involves several key steps. First, cotton is grown and harvested from cotton plants. The harvested cotton bolls are then ginned, a process that separates the cotton fibers from the seeds. The cleaned cotton fibers are then processed through various stages, including spinning, weaving, and finishing, to create a wide range of cotton-based products, such as textiles, clothing, and household items.

Production inputs

The cotton industry requires several key inputs for its production processes. These include the cotton plant itself, which is the primary raw material, as well as various agricultural inputs like seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment for tasks like ginning, spinning, and weaving. Energy sources, such as electricity and fuel, are also essential for powering the production facilities.

Production outputs

The cotton industry produces a diverse range of outputs, including raw cotton, cotton yarn, cotton fabrics, and a variety of cotton-based consumer products. These outputs are then consumed by various other industries, such as the 54 Textile and Apparel Industry, the 94 Furniture and Household Goods Industry, and the 63 Textile Articles Industry.

Family tree for cotton

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/52'>52: Cotton</a>"]

    
    A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5201'>5201: Cotton; not carded or combed</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5202'>5202: Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5203'>5203: Cotton, carded or combed</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5204'>5204: Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5205'>5205: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5206'>5206: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5207'>5207: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5208'>5208: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5209'>5209: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5210'>5210: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing not more than 200 g/m2</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5211'>5211: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5212'>5212: Other woven fabrics of cotton, n.e.c. in chapter 52</a>"]


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