5208.31.80 - Of number 69 or higher number

This HTS category, 5208.31.80, encompasses dyed woven fabrics of cotton. To qualify, these fabrics must contain 85 percent or more cotton by weight and weigh no more than 200 grams per square meter. Specifically, this subdivision pertains to fabrics that are dyed, of plain weave, and weigh no more than 100 grams per square meter, with the crucial distinguishing factor being that they are of "number 69 or higher number." This "number" refers to the yarn count, a measure of yarn fineness; a higher number indicates a finer yarn.

The distinction from its sibling categories, 5208.31.40 (yarn count of number 42 or lower) and 5208.31.60 (yarn count of numbers 43 to 68), lies solely in the yarn count. Fabrics classified here utilize significantly finer yarns than those in the lower yarn count categories. This difference in yarn fineness impacts the fabric's texture, drape, and potential applications.

Within this category, two subcategories exist: 5208.31.80.20 for poplin or broadcloth, and 5208.31.80.90 for cheesecloth, lawns, or batistes. These further subdivisions allow for more precise classification based on the specific weave structure and the resulting characteristics of the fabric, such as its openness or smoothness.