5208.19.40.20 - Oxford cloth (227)

This HTS classification covers unbleached woven cotton fabrics that constitute 85% or more of the total weight and do not exceed 200 g/m². Specifically, this subheading applies to "Oxford cloth" when it meets these weight and composition criteria. Oxford cloth is characterized by its basket weave structure, typically a 2x2 weave, which gives it a durable yet relatively soft feel, often used in apparel and home furnishings.

The distinction between this subheading and its sibling, 5208.19.40.90 "Other," lies in the specific type of fabric. While both fall under "Other fabrics" and "Other" sub-classifications for unbleached cotton weighing not more than 200 g/m², this particular code is reserved for the specifically identified "Oxford cloth." The sibling category would encompass other unbleached cotton fabrics that do not qualify as Oxford cloth but still meet the broader criteria for this level of classification.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 5208.19.40.20. Therefore, the focus for classification purposes remains on ensuring the fabric is indeed unbleached, composed predominantly of cotton, meets the weight limitation, and exhibits the characteristics of Oxford cloth, such as its distinctive basket weave construction. Correct identification hinges on these physical attributes and the confirmed absence of any bleaching process.