5208.31.60.20 - Poplin or broadcloth (314) 🖩

This HTS classification pertains to specific dyed cotton woven fabrics. The core criteria for inclusion are that the fabric must contain 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weigh not more than 200 g/m², and be dyed. Within this group, the fabric must also be of a plain weave, weigh no more than 100 g/m², and fall into the "Other" category, specifically encompassing numbers 43 to 68 within this sub-branch. The description "Poplin or broadcloth" further refines the physical characteristics of these textiles, indicating a close, firm weave with a smooth, even surface.

To distinguish this category from its siblings, it is important to note the specific weave and weight limitations. While other sibling categories like sheeting, printcloth, and cheesecloth also fall under dyed cotton woven fabrics meeting certain weight and composition requirements, they are differentiated by their distinct weave structures, thread counts, or intended end-uses. "Poplin or broadcloth" is characterized by a specific type of plain weave where the warp yarns are finer and more closely set than the weft yarns, creating a smooth hand and a slight sheen, distinguishing it from the generally coarser weave of sheeting, the lighter weight of printcloth, or the open weave of cheesecloth.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification of a textile product within 5208.31.60.20 hinges on its precise adherence to all preceding criteria: being a dyed, plain weave cotton fabric weighing not more than 100 g/m², fitting the "Other" designation, and specifically exhibiting the characteristics commonly associated with poplin or broadcloth construction, such as its dense weave and smooth finish.