5208.31.60.60 - Printcloth (315)

This HTS classification, 5208.31.60.60, specifically covers dyed woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m², and of a plain weave weighing not more than 100 g/m². The "Printcloth" designation signifies fabrics typically used as a base for printing patterns, often characterized by a balanced weave and a relatively fine construction suitable for this purpose. These fabrics are distinct from other classifications within the same level due to their specific construction and intended end-use.

The key differentiator for this category lies in its "Printcloth" designation, which implies a fabric prepared or intended for printing, rather than specific weave types like poplin or broadcloth (5208.31.60.20), sheeting (5208.31.60.40), or the more open weave of cheesecloth (5208.31.60.90). While all fall under the umbrella of dyed, plain-weave cotton fabrics of similar weight, "Printcloth" is recognized for its suitability as a printing medium, often exhibiting a smooth, consistent surface.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification into this specific code is determined by meeting all the preceding criteria: being a dyed, plain-weave cotton fabric, weighing not more than 100 g/m² (as part of the sub-grouping for fabrics weighing not more than 200 g/m²), and being identifiable as "Printcloth" based on its construction and common usage in the textile industry.