5208.51.80.20 - Poplin or broadcloth (314) 🖩

This HTS classification, 5208.51.80.20, specifically designates printed woven fabrics of cotton that are characterized by a plain weave structure and weigh no more than 100 g/m². The "Poplin or broadcloth" designation within this code further refines the type of plain weave fabric, referring to densely woven textiles with a smooth finish. These fabrics are suitable for a wide range of apparel, home furnishings, and craft applications where a lightweight yet durable material is desired.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 5208.51.80.90, which covers other types of printed plain weave fabrics weighing not more than 100 g/m², such as cheesecloth, lawns, voiles, and batistes. While all fall under the broader umbrella of lightweight, printed plain weave cotton fabrics, the distinguishing factor for 5208.51.80.20 is the specific weave construction of poplin or broadcloth, which typically involves a higher thread count and a more uniform, even surface compared to the lighter and more open weaves found in lawns or voiles.

As a leaf node in the HTS system, 5208.51.80.20 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code is based solely on meeting all the preceding criteria: being a woven fabric of cotton, containing 85% or more cotton by weight, weighing not more than 200 g/m², being printed, having a plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m², falling under the "Other" category at its level, and specifically being identified as poplin or broadcloth.