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HS code for denim

5209

5209 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m2

In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “denim” points to heading 5209: woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m2. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.

The UK Global Tariff divides 5209 into 25 tariff lines; the duty is 8%.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 5209 covers 16 tariff lines and the duty is 8%.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 5209 into 16 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 90%.

Duty rates compared

UK 8% Third-country duty 25 tariff lines EU 8% Third-country duty 16 tariff lines Türkiye 90% Statutory rate (Law 474) 16 tariff lines USA 3% – 8.4% General (MFN) 19 tariff lines · average 7.1%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for denim?

Denim are classified under 5209 (Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than…) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.