5208.39.80.20 - Oxford cloth (227)

This HTS subheading specifically covers dyed woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton and weighing no more than 200 g/m², that are further classified as "other fabrics" and not falling into more specific numerical groupings. The "Oxford cloth" designation indicates a common weave construction characterized by its basketweave pattern, typically formed by interlacing two or more warp threads with one weft thread. This level of specificity is crucial for accurate import and export declarations.

The primary distinction from its sibling category, 5208.39.80.90 "Other," lies in the precise numerical threshold established by this subheading. While both fall under the broader "Other" fabric designation at this level, this specific code is for fabrics meeting the "number 69 or higher number" criteria, implying a more refined yarn count or construction characteristic that differentiates it from the residual "other" category. The "number" typically refers to the yarn count, a measure of yarn fineness where higher numbers indicate finer yarns.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, classification within this subheading relies on confirming the fabric's cotton content, weight, dyeing status, weave construction (Oxford cloth), and importantly, that its yarn count meets or exceeds the specified threshold for "number 69 or higher." Importers and exporters should carefully review yarn count documentation to ensure correct classification.