5208.49 - Other fabrics:

This HTS category, 5208.49, encompasses woven fabrics of cotton that contain 85% or more cotton by weight and do not exceed 200 g/m² in weight. Crucially, these fabrics are characterized by the use of yarns of different colors, creating distinct visual patterns beyond simple solid hues. This distinguishes them from other categories within 5208 that focus on fabrics made from yarns of the same color or specific weaving techniques without regard to color variations in the yarn.

Unlike sibling categories such as 5208.41 and 5208.42, which differentiate based on the weave type (plain weave) and weight thresholds, 5208.49 focuses on the presence of multicolored yarns. It also differs from 5208.43.00.00, which specifically covers twill weaves. This category, therefore, captures a broader range of patterned fabrics where the color contrast is achieved through the yarn itself.

Within the 5208.49 classification, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification based on the fabric's weave structure. These include categories for specific weaves like satin or twill (5208.49.20.00), and then a residual "Other" category for fabrics of different colors that do not fall into those specified weave types. This hierarchical structure allows for precise identification of patterned cotton fabrics based on both their construction and the use of multicolored yarns.