5208.12.80.90 - Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)

This HTS category encompasses woven fabrics of cotton that are unbleached and woven in a plain weave construction, exceeding 100 g/m² in weight. Specifically, these fabrics are characterized by their yarn count, being made from yarns of number 69 or higher. This group includes specialized fabrics such as cheesecloth, lawns, voiles, and batistes that meet these precise construction and yarn count specifications.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 5208.12.80.20, is crucial. While both fall under unbleached plain weave cotton fabrics weighing over 100 g/m², the key differentiator lies in the yarn count. This category specifically applies to fabrics using yarns of number 69 or higher, whereas the sibling category covers poplin or broadcloth, which may utilize a different range of yarn counts or have specific weave characteristics not defined by yarn number alone.

As this classification represents a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 5208.12.80.90 relies entirely on meeting all the preceding criteria: being unbleached, plain woven, weighing over 100 g/m², and being composed of cotton yarns numbered 69 or higher. Practical examples include fine, open-weave fabrics like cheesecloth used for straining or filtering, or delicate lightweight materials like voiles and batistes used in apparel and soft furnishings, provided they adhere to the specified yarn count and weight parameters.