5208.19.80.20 - Oxford cloth (227)

This HTS classification, 5208.19.80.20, specifically designates unbleached woven fabrics of cotton that meet stringent criteria. The fabric must contain 85 percent or more cotton by weight and weigh no more than 200 grams per square meter. Furthermore, it falls under the "other fabrics" subcategory within unbleached cotton wovens and is further refined as being of "number 69 or higher number." This number refers to the yarn count or fineness of the cotton threads used in the weaving process, indicating a relatively fine yarn. Examples within this category would include certain types of unbleached Oxford cloth, characterized by its distinct basketweave structure formed by using two or more warp threads interlaced with a single weft thread, and meeting the specified weight and cotton content requirements.

The distinction of this classification lies in its specific combination of yarn fineness (number 69 or higher) compared to its sibling category, 5208.19.80.90, which encompasses "other" fabrics at this level. While both fall under the broader "other fabrics" designation within unbleached cotton wovens, this specific code targets fabrics woven from finer yarns, implying a lighter weight, potentially smoother texture, or denser weave than what might be included in the more general "other" category. The defining characteristic is the numerical yarn count, a precise technical specification crucial for accurate customs declaration.

As this node represents a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification's focus is on the precise definition of the fabric itself, based on its material composition, weight, state of processing (unbleached), weave type implied by "Oxford cloth," and critically, the fineness of the yarn used as indicated by the "number 69 or higher" criterion.