HS Code 520942
Denim
Official description: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m² : Of yarns of different colours : Denim
Also searched as: denim fabric, jeans fabric, cotton denim
Classification
How 520942 breaks down
Cotton
Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m²
Denim
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 520942?
Buyers sourcing denim from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 520942 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 520942
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 520942 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 5209
Other HS codes under 5209
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m²". If 520942 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 520942: common questions
What is HS code 520942?
HS code 520942 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m² : Of yarns of different colours : Denim". The first two digits (52) are the chapter — Cotton — and digits 3-4 (5209) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 520942?
Common products classified under 520942 include denim fabric, jeans fabric, cotton denim and similar items matching denim. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 520942?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 520942 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (520942) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
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