5208.42.10.00 - Certified hand-loomed fabrics

This HTS classification, 5208.42.10.00, specifically designates certified hand-loomed fabrics woven from cotton. To fall within this category, the fabric must contain 85 percent or more cotton by weight and not exceed 200 grams per square meter. Furthermore, these fabrics must be constructed using yarns of different colors, indicating a color pattern achieved through the weaving process itself, rather than printing or dyeing after weaving. The weave structure must be plain weave, and the fabric's weight must be more than 100 grams per square meter, distinguishing it from lighter plain weave fabrics within the broader group.

The distinguishing feature of this subcategory is the "certified hand-loomed" designation. While other categories under 5208.42 might cover machine-woven fabrics of different colors and similar weight specifications, this classification requires proof of its artisanal origin through certification. The "Of yarns of different colors" directive is crucial, meaning the color variation is inherent in the warp and weft yarns, not a surface treatment.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subdivisions. The classification is highly specific, encompassing only those certified hand-loomed fabrics that meet all the preceding criteria: 85% or more cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m², made of yarns of different colors, woven in a plain weave, and weighing more than 100 g/m². Importers must ensure proper documentation is available to substantiate the "certified hand-loomed" status when declaring goods under this code.