HS code for cotton

The HS code for cotton is 52 — Cotton.

Matching HS codes

HS codeDescriptionClassification path
52CottonCotton
5201Cotton, not carded or combedCotton > Cotton, not carded or combed
520100Cotton, not carded or combed:Cotton > Cotton, not carded or combed > Cotton, not carded or combed:
5202Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock):Cotton > Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock):
520210Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock):Cotton > Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock): > Cotton waste (including yarn wa…
520291Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock):Cotton > Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock): > Cotton waste (including yarn wa…
5203Cotton, carded or combedCotton > Cotton, carded or combed
520300Cotton, carded or combed:Cotton > Cotton, carded or combed > Cotton, carded or combed:
5204Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale:Cotton > Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale:
520411Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale:Cotton > Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale: > Cotton sewing thread, wheth…
These are the Harmonized System headings whose official description matches “cotton”. Open any code for its cross-system equivalents, EU duty and the regulations it triggers, or resolve a product live on the interactive lookup. Guidance based on the official HS description — not legal advice; confirm the full national code with your customs authority.