HTS 5210.59.20 · Chapter 52
Satin weave or twill weave, other than 3-thread or 4-thread twill or cross twill
General (MFN) duty, special preferential rates, and where HTS 5210.59.20 sits in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- 10%
- General (MFN) rate
- Free (AU,BH,…
- Special / FTA rate
- 29.7%
- Column 2 (non-MFN)
- Ch 52
- Cotton
The verdict
At 10%, HTS 5210.59.20's general duty rate is well above typical US import duties, higher than 89% of the 13,544 ad-valorem (percentage-based) tariff lines in the schedule.
- 10%
- General (MFN) rate
- 89th pctl
- among ad-valorem lines
- Ch 52
- Cotton
About HTS 5210.59.20
HTS code 5210.59.20 classifies imports of: Satin weave or twill weave, other than 3-thread or 4-thread twill or cross twill. This line sits within Chapter 52 (Cotton), Section XI (Textiles and Textile Articles), and is catalogued as a tariff line in the USITC 2026 Basic Edition. The schedule specifies ad valorem (percentage-of-value) duty for this line. A footnote applies to this classification: See 9903.88.03.
The general (MFN / Column 1 General) rate for HTS 5210.59.20 is 10%, which applies to most trading partners of the United States. A special preferential rate of "Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)" may reduce or eliminate duty when goods qualify under a free trade agreement such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or one of the bilateral FTAs. The Column 2 rate of 29.7% applies to imports from non-MFN countries such as Cuba and North Korea, a much higher historical "full" tariff.
Footnotes: See 9903.88.03. Beyond the published rate, importers should check for Section 201 safeguards, Section 301 China tariffs, and any active AD/CVD orders that can materially change the real landed cost. Always verify the classification with a licensed customs broker before committing to a supply contract, this page is a research tool, not a customs ruling.
Duty Rate Summary, HTS 5210.59.20
| Rate Column | Value | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | 10% | Most-favored-nation (MFN) trading partners, the default rate for most US imports. |
| Special | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | Preferential rates under FTAs (USMCA, CAFTA-DR, GSP, etc.) when origin qualifies. |
| Column 2 | 29.7% | Statutory non-MFN rate for goods from countries without normal trade relations (Cuba, North Korea). |
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. See methodology for refresh cadence.
Details
- Chapter
- 52: Cotton
- Classification
- Tariff Line
- Footnotes
- See 9903.88.03.
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Understanding This Tariff
HTS 5210.59.20 classifies under Chapter 52 (Cotton), Section XI (Textiles and Textile Articles). The general duty rate of 10% applies to imports from most-favored-nation (MFN) countries, which includes the majority of US trading partners. Preferential rates under free trade agreements (such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or bilateral FTAs) may reduce or eliminate duty for qualifying imports from partner countries.
Importers should verify the correct HTS classification with a licensed customs broker or US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before importing. Misclassification can result in penalties, delays, and additional duties.
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Data Sources
Tariff data from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition.
Duty rates are subject to change. Importers should verify current rates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before making import decisions. Additional duties, anti-dumping duties, or countervailing duties may apply.
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Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.
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