HS code 521211 tariff rate

Unbleached:

HS 521211

Unbleached:

Current US base rate (structured schedule)

16.5%

Rates vary by line: 16.5%, 7.8%

Effective date

No dated action in the last 30 days. The base rate above stands until a new action takes effect.

Duty stack summary

  • Base rate (MFN): varies by line (16.5%, 7.8%).
  • Additional duties noted: none on these lines in the structured schedule.
  • Recent trade actions: the recent-notice scan was unavailable for this lookup, so the action list may be incomplete.

Summary

HS 521211 covers unbleached:. The structured schedule lists a base rate of 16.5% on most lines in this category. The recent-notice scan was unavailable for this lookup, so recent trade actions are not shown here. Confirm the classification of your specific goods with your broker.

What this rate means for an importer

No single base rate covers this category. Lines carry different rates, shown in the table below.

The base rate is only the starting point. Extra duties from trade actions sit on top of it and change more often than the base schedule. Before you set a price or sign a purchase order, run the code through the free lookup to see recent actions.

Tariff lines in this category

Showing 12 of 14 lines. Match your goods to the closest line.

LineBase rateGoods
5212.11See scheduleUnbleached:
5212.11.1016.5%Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair
5212.11.10.10See scheduleNot combed (410)
5212.11.10.20See scheduleCombed (410)
5212.11.607.8%Other
5212.11.60.10See scheduleMixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair (220)
5212.11.60.20See schedulePoplin or broadcloth (314)
5212.11.60.30See scheduleSheeting (313)
5212.11.60.40See schedulePrintcloth (315)
5212.11.60.50See scheduleCheesecloth; lawns,voiles or batistes (226)
5212.11.60.60See scheduleSateens (326)
5212.11.60.70See scheduleOther (317)

More in HS chapter 52 (Cotton)

All 39 codes in chapter 52

Nearby codes: 520849 520851 520852 520859 521212 521213 521214

Nearby chapters: Chapter 51 - Chapter 53

HS 521211 questions

What is the US base rate for HS 521211?

No single rate covers this category. Lines carry different rates: 16.5%, 7.8%, listed in the table on this page. Match your goods to the closest line and confirm it with your broker.

Does the base rate tell the full story for HS 521211?

No. Extra duties from trade actions can sit on top of the base rate and change often. Use the free lookup to see recent actions for this code before you commit to a price.

Where does this rate come from?

The base rate comes from the structured US tariff schedule, read through the Tariff Wire HS lookup. Recent actions come from published Federal Register notices from the last 30 days. Each lookup links its official source.

Can I use this page to classify my goods?

No. This page covers the HS-6 product category. The exact 8 or 10 digit classification of your goods, and what you owe on a specific entry, is work for you and your licensed customs broker.

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General information only, for educational and planning purposes. This is not legal advice and not a customs classification determination for your specific goods or entries. Tariff classification of your products should be confirmed with your licensed customs broker. Rates shown as 'detected' are taken from official notice text and are not confirmed; rates shown as 'confirmed' come from structured HTS data, which updates days to weeks after legal effective dates. Last updated 2026-09-30 from the structured US tariff schedule. Rates change; confirm with your broker before you act.