5208.22.60.20 - Poplin or broadcloth (314)

This HTS category, 5208.22.60.20, specifically classifies bleached woven fabrics of cotton. To fall within this sub-heading, the fabric must contain 85 percent or more cotton by weight, and its weight should not exceed 200 g/m². Furthermore, it must be of a plain weave construction and weigh more than 100 g/m². The designation "Poplin or broadcloth" indicates a specific type of plain weave characterized by a fine, tightly woven structure, often with a slight sheen and a crisp feel, achieved by having a greater number of warp yarns than weft yarns.

This category is distinct from its sibling categories primarily by the specific weave structure and the resulting fabric type. While all are bleached, plain weave cotton fabrics within the same weight parameters, 5208.22.60.40 refers to sheeting, a fabric typically coarser and used for bed linens. Similarly, 5208.22.60.60 encompasses printcloth, which can have a slightly looser weave and is often intended for printing. Lastly, 5208.22.60.90 covers cheesecloth, a very loosely woven, gauzy fabric. Poplin and broadcloth, as classified here, represent a finer, denser plain weave compared to these alternatives.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories under 5208.22.60.20. Therefore, classification into this specific subheading relies entirely on meeting all the preceding criteria: being a bleached woven fabric of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m², of plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m², and specifically identified as poplin or broadcloth based on its construction and characteristics.