5208.32.50.90 - Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)

This HTS classification covers dyed woven fabrics of cotton that meet specific weight and weave criteria. Specifically, these fabrics contain 85 percent or more cotton by weight, do not exceed 200 grams per square meter, and are woven in a plain weave structure. The "dyed" designation indicates that the fabric has undergone a coloring process before being presented for classification. This category encompasses a range of specific types of plain weave cotton fabrics, including cheesecloth, lawns, voiles, and batistes, provided they meet the numerical count of 69 or higher.

The primary distinction from its sibling category, 5208.32.50.20 (Poplin or broadcloth), lies in the specific types of weave and fabric construction. While both are dyed, plain weave cotton fabrics weighing over 100 g/m², this category specifically includes fabrics like cheesecloth, lawns, voiles, and batistes, often characterized by their finer threads and more open or delicate weave compared to the denser and more uniform weave of poplin or broadcloth. The numerical count of 69 or higher serves as a key differentiator, indicating a finer thread count for the fabrics within this group.

As this HTS code represents a leaf node within the classification system, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, the focus for classification under 5208.32.50.90 is on ensuring the fabric meets all preceding criteria: being a dyed, plain weave cotton fabric weighing over 100 g/m² (but not over 200 g/m²) with a thread count of 69 or higher, and being identifiable as cheesecloth, lawns, voiles, or batistes.