5208.49.80 - Of number 69 or higher number

This HTS category, 5208.49.80, specifically classifies woven fabrics of cotton that contain 85 percent or more cotton by weight and do not exceed 200 g/m² in weight. Within the broader grouping of "Of yarns of different colors" and "Other fabrics," this subcategory further refines the classification for fabrics where the yarns used are of different colors, and the fabric itself is not a specific type like satin or twill. The key defining characteristic for this particular branch is the yarn count; it applies to fabrics woven from yarns that are numbered 69 or higher.

The distinction from its sibling categories is crucial for accurate classification. HTS 5208.49.40 covers fabrics made from yarns numbered 42 or lower, while HTS 5208.49.60 encompasses fabrics woven from yarns with counts ranging from 43 to 68. Therefore, 5208.49.80 is reserved for those woven cotton fabrics with a relatively finer yarn count, falling within the "69 or higher" numerical designation.

This node then branches into two subcategories to further distinguish the types of woven fabrics. HTS 5208.49.80.20 specifically covers Jacquard woven fabrics, which are characterized by complex patterns created through a specialized loom mechanism. All other woven fabrics falling under the "69 or higher" yarn count criteria and not being Jacquard woven are classified under HTS 5208.49.80.90, the "Other" designation.