5208.21.20.40 - Sheeting (313)

This classification, HTS Code 5208.21.20.40, pertains to sheeting made from cotton. Specifically, it falls under woven fabrics of cotton containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m². The fabric is bleached, and further refined to be of plain weave construction and weighing not more than 100 g/m². The defining characteristic of this specific subcategory is that the yarn used in its construction is of number 42 or lower number, indicating a coarser thread count.

To differentiate this category from its siblings, consider their respective descriptions. HTS Code 5208.21.20.20 is designated for poplin or broadcloth, which are distinct weaves characterized by a tighter weave and finer yarn compared to the broader "sheeting" category. Conversely, HTS Code 5208.21.20.90 covers cheesecloth, a much looser weave fabric with a significantly lower thread count, often used for straining or protective coverings. This category, "Sheeting (313)," acts as a general classification for plain weave bleached cotton fabrics meeting the specified weight and yarn number criteria, distinct from the more specialized weaves of poplin, broadcloth, or cheesecloth.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. The classification is fully defined by the criteria of being bleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m², and utilizing yarn of number 42 or lower. The "(313)" designation likely refers to a specific subheading or internal reference within the broader textile chapter, emphasizing the precise nature of the goods covered.