5208.29.40 - Of number 42 or lower number

This HTS category, 5208.29.40, encompasses bleached woven fabrics of cotton that contain 85 percent or more cotton by weight and do not exceed 200 g/m². Specifically, this subdivision focuses on fabrics where the yarn count is 42 or lower. This yarn count metric is a crucial determinant for distinguishing these fabrics within the broader "Other fabrics" grouping for bleached cotton textiles.

Within the "Other fabrics" category (5208.29), this specific code differentiates itself from sibling categories based on the yarn count. While 5208.29.60 covers fabrics with yarn counts ranging from 43 to 68, and 5208.29.80 deals with yarn counts of 69 or higher, this code, 5208.29.40, is exclusively for fabrics with a yarn count of 42 or less. This distinction is vital for accurate customs declarations, as it reflects variations in the fineness of the threads used in the weaving process.

The subcategories within 5208.29.40, namely "Oxford cloth (227)" and "Other (220)," further refine the classification. Oxford cloth, known for its basket weave structure and often used in shirting, is a specific type of fabric that falls under this yarn count range. The "Other" designation serves as a catch-all for any other bleached woven cotton fabrics meeting the weight and yarn count criteria that do not fit the specific description of Oxford cloth.