5208.11.80 - Other

HTS code 5208.11.80 classifies "Other" unbleached woven cotton fabrics that meet specific weight and weave criteria. These fabrics contain 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, are unbleached, and are of a plain weave weighing not more than 100 g/m². The key distinguishing feature of this category, compared to its sibling 5208.11.60, lies in the thread count and yarn number specifications. While 5208.11.60 is reserved for fabrics with very specific yarn counts and thread densities suitable for typewriter ribbons, 5208.11.80 is a broader category for other fabrics that also meet the general weight and weave requirements.

This "Other" designation indicates that this subcategory captures a variety of unbleached, plain-weave cotton fabrics that do not fit into more specific classifications at this level. These fabrics are typically used in various textile applications where the fine yarn counts and precise thread densities of the sibling category are not a primary consideration.

The subcategories within 5208.11.80 provide further detail by specifying common fabric types that fall under this general heading. For instance, 5208.11.80.20 encompasses poplin or broadcloth, which are characterized by their relatively fine yarns and tight weaves. In contrast, 5208.11.80.90 includes cheesecloth, lawns, voiles, and batistes, which generally feature a more open weave and are often lighter in weight, highlighting the diversity of fabric structures that can be classified here based on the overarching criteria of being unbleached, plain weave, and weighing no more than 100 g/m².