5208.11.60.00 - Suitable for making typewriter ribbon, containing yarns the average number of which exceeds 85 but not 237, the total thread count (treating multiple (folded) or cabled yarns as single threads) per square centimeter is not less than 94 and not more than 134, and in which the thread count of either the warp or filling does not exceed 60 percent of the total thread count of the warp and filling (220) 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | m², kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 22¢/kg + 41.5% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification pertains to unbleached, plain weave cotton fabrics specifically designed for the manufacture of typewriter ribbons. These fabrics are characterized by a specific yarn count, with the average number of yarns exceeding 85 but not reaching 237. Furthermore, their thread count per square centimeter falls within a precise range of 94 to 134 threads. An additional defining characteristic is that neither the warp nor the filling thread count can exceed 60 percent of the combined warp and filling thread count, which is established at 220.
The critical distinction for this specific category (5208.11.60.00) lies in its intended use and the intricate technical specifications regarding yarn and thread count. It is differentiated from its sibling category, "Other" (5208.11.80), by these precise technical parameters and stated purpose. While the "Other" category would encompass unbleached, plain weave cotton fabrics within the same weight and yarn count parameters that do not meet the specific criteria for typewriter ribbon production or have other defining characteristics, this category is narrowly defined for that particular application.
As this classification is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification under this code rests solely on meeting all the stipulated technical requirements related to yarn fineness, thread density, thread count distribution, and its suitability for typewriter ribbon manufacturing. Any deviation from these exact specifications would necessitate classification under a different, potentially broader or more specific, HTS code.