HS Chapter 52 · Average MFN duty rates across 12 countries · 1,000 tariff lines · Updated 2026-03-29
Average Most Favoured Nation applied tariff rates for Cotton (HS Chapter 52). These are the standard rates applied to WTO members without a preferential trade agreement.
| Country | Avg. MFN Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 18.0% | |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 10.0% | |
| 🇮🇳 India | 9.7% | |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 9.6% | |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | 9.4% | |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | 5.0% | |
| 🇨🇳 China | 5.0% | |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 3.1% | |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 2.1% | |
| 🇫🇷 France | 0.0% | |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 0.0% | |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 0.0% |
MFN rates for the most traded subheadings in Chapter 52. Rates vary significantly within a chapter — always verify at the 8 or 10-digit commodity code level for your specific product.
| HS Code | Description | 🇮🇳 IN | 🇬🇧 GB | 🇺🇸 US | 🇨🇳 CN | 🇩🇪 DE | 🇧🇷 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 520511 | 714.29% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% | 0.0% | 18.0% |
| 520512 | 714.29% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 6.5% | 5.0% | 0.0% | 18.0% |
| 520513 | 232.56% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 7.3% | 5.0% | 0.0% | 18.0% |
| 520100 | 13.8% | 5.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.0% | 0.0% | 18.0% |
| 520210 | 18% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.0% | 0.0% | 18.0% |
| 520291 | 18% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 4.3% | 5.0% | 0.0% | 18.0% |
| 520299 | 18% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.0% | 0.0% | 18.0% |
| 520411 | 15.0% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 4.4% | 5.0% | 0.0% | 18.0% |
| 520419 | 15.0% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 4.4% | 5.0% | 0.0% | 18.0% |
| 520420 | 18% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 4.4% | 5.0% | 0.0% | 18.0% |
| 520514 | 192.31% | — | 0.0% | — | 5.0% | 0.0% | 18.0% |
| 520300 | 30% | 30.0% | — | 4.3% | — | — | 18.0% |
These trade agreements reduce or eliminate duty on Chapter 52 goods. Using the correct FTA certificate of origin can significantly reduce landed costs.
| HS Code | Route | Agreement | Rate | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 520300 | UAE → India | IN-AE-CEPA | Save 30.0% | |
| 520300 | Australia → India | IN-AU-ECTA | Save 30.0% | |
| 520300 | United Kingdom → India | IN-UK-ECTA | Save 30.0% | |
| 520300 | KR → India | IN-KR-CEPA | Save 30.0% | |
| 520300 | Mauritius → India | IN-MU-CECPA | Save 30.0% | |
| 520300 | Oman → India | IN-OM-CEPA | Save 30.0% | |
| 520300 | Philippines → India | IN-ASEAN-CECA | Save 30.0% | |
| 520300 | SG → India | IN-ASEAN-CECA | Save 30.0% | |
| 520300 | SG → India | IN-SG-CECA | Save 30.0% | |
| 520300 | Thailand → India | IN-ASEAN-CECA | Save 30.0% |
In addition to customs duty, these indirect taxes apply at the border. Rates shown are the standard rate — reduced or zero rates may apply for specific subheadings.
| Country | Tax Type | Standard Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 UAE | VAT | 5% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | GST | 10% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | IPI | 0% |
| 🇨🇳 China | VAT | 13% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | VAT | 20% |
| 🇮🇳 India | GST | 5% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | VAT | 16% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | VAT | 7% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | VAT | 15% |
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Calculate free →Data sources: National customs authorities (CBIC India, HMRC UK, USITC, CBP, SARS), WTO Tariff Profiles, and official government gazette notifications. Rates shown are MFN applied rates as of 2026-03-29. Bound rates may differ. Specific duty components (per-unit duties) are not shown in percentage comparisons. Always verify rates with the relevant customs authority before making commercial decisions.