5208.29 - Other fabrics:

This HTS category, 5208.29, encompasses bleached woven fabrics of cotton that meet specific weight and cotton content criteria but are not classified under more specific weave types. To fall within this section, the fabric must contain 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, and its weight must not exceed 200 grams per square meter. The key characteristic is that these fabrics are bleached, meaning they have undergone a process to remove natural coloration.

This category serves as a residual classification for bleached cotton woven fabrics that do not fall into the more narrowly defined sibling categories. For instance, it excludes fabrics specifically classified as plain weave (5208.21, 5208.22) or 3-thread or 4-thread twill (5208.23.00.00). Therefore, importers and exporters should first examine if their bleached cotton fabric matches the descriptions of these more granular sibling codes before considering this broader category.

The subcategories within 5208.29 further refine the classification based on specific weave structures. The primary subdivision, 5208.29.20, is dedicated to fabrics exhibiting a satin or twill weave. Any remaining bleached woven cotton fabrics meeting the general weight and cotton content criteria, but not fitting the satin or twill weave description, will fall under the "Other" subcategory. This hierarchical structure allows for precise classification based on the intricate details of fabric construction.