5208.11.80.90 - Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)

This HTS classification, 5208.11.80.90, pertains to unbleached woven fabrics of cotton that are plain weave and weigh not more than 100 grams per square meter. Crucially, these fabrics must be of number 69 or higher number (referring to the yarn count, often expressed as Ne or English count). The term "other" at this level signifies fabrics meeting these criteria that are not specifically categorized under the "Poplin or broadcloth" sibling. Therefore, this category encompasses a variety of plain weave cotton cloths with a relatively fine yarn count, excluding the distinct weave structures of poplin and broadcloth.

The distinction from the sibling category 5208.11.80.20, Poplin or broadcloth, is based on weave structure. Poplin and broadcloth are characterized by a distinct rib effect created by a heavier warp yarn interlaced with finer filling yarns. Fabrics classified under 5208.11.80.90, while meeting the weight, cotton content, and yarn count requirements, do not exhibit this specific weave characteristic. The "cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)" descriptive note provides examples of fabric types that would typically fall into this "other" category, highlighting their lighter weight and often more open weave compared to poplin or broadcloth, while still adhering to the specified yarn count and plain weave construction.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is definitive based on the criteria of unbleached status, cotton content, weight per square meter, weave type (plain), yarn count (number 69 or higher), and exclusion of poplin or broadcloth. Practical examples include fine cotton muslins, some types of finer cheesecloth, and certain lightweight voiles or batistes that are not specifically called out elsewhere and meet all the preceding classification requirements.