5208.51.60.60 - Printcloth (315)

This HTS classification, 5208.51.60.60, specifically identifies printed woven fabrics of cotton that fall within certain weight and weave specifications. To qualify for this subheading, the fabric must contain 85 percent or more cotton by weight, not exceed 200 g/m², be printed, and be of a plain weave weighing no more than 100 g/m². The designation "Printcloth" signifies fabrics manufactured primarily for printing, often intended for apparel or home furnishings.

This category is distinguished from its siblings by its specific coverage of "Printcloth" within the broader group of printed plain weave cotton fabrics weighing not more than 100 g/m². Sibling categories such as "Poplin or broadcloth" (5208.51.60.20), "Sheeting" (5208.51.60.40), and "Cheesecloth" (5208.51.60.90) denote other types of woven cotton fabrics with distinct weave structures or intended uses that are classified separately, even if they share similar material composition and weight parameters. The "Other" designation at the 5208.51.60 level signifies that this particular subheading is for printcloth that does not fit the more specific weave definitions of poplin, broadcloth, sheeting, or cheesecloth.

As a leaf node in the HTS database, 5208.51.60.60 represents the most granular classification for this specific type of fabric. Further subdivision would typically be based on more detailed product specifications, such as fabric width or specific printing techniques, if such distinctions were recognized at lower levels of the tariff schedule. Therefore, classification into this subheading relies on meeting all the preceding criteria: 85% or more cotton by weight, a weight not exceeding 200 g/m², being printed, possessing a plain weave, and weighing no more than 100 g/m², while not fitting into the specific weave types of poplin, broadcloth, sheeting, or cheesecloth.