5208.19.20.90 - Other (317)

This HTS category, "Other (317)" under 5208.19.20.90, encompasses woven fabrics of cotton that meet the criteria of containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton and weighing not more than 200 g/m², and are unbleached. Specifically, it covers fabrics woven in a satin or twill weave that do not fall into the more specific "Sateens" classification. This category serves as a residual classification for unbleached cotton fabrics with a satin or twill weave, ensuring that all eligible goods are classified even if they don't precisely fit a more narrowly defined subcategory.

The distinction between this "Other" category and its sibling, "Sateens" (5208.19.20.20), lies in the specific weave structure. While both fall under the broader umbrella of satin or twill weaves, "Sateens" refers to a particular type of satin weave characterized by its smooth, lustrous surface, typically achieved by interlacing warp yarns with weft yarns in a pattern that creates long floats. This residual "Other" category captures all other unbleached cotton fabrics with a satin or twill weave that do not exhibit the defining characteristics of sateens, such as different proportions of warp and weft floats or other variations in the satin or twill weave pattern.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification into this code depends on verifying that the fabric is indeed unbleached, composed of 85% or more cotton by weight, does not exceed 200 g/m², and possesses a satin or twill weave that does not qualify as a sateen. Examples of fabrics that might fall here include unbleached cotton twills used for workwear or unbleached cotton satins with a less pronounced sheen or different interlacing patterns than typical sateens.