5208.52 - Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m²:

This HTS category, 5208.52, encompasses printed woven fabrics of cotton, specifically those that are plain weave and weigh more than 100 grams per square meter but not more than 200 grams per square meter. This classification is relevant for a wide range of cotton textiles used in apparel, home furnishings, and other applications where a medium-weight, printed fabric is desired. The defining characteristics are the cotton content (85% or more by weight), the weave structure (plain weave), the weight range, and the presence of printing.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. Unlike 5208.51, which covers printed plain weave cotton fabrics weighing *not more than* 100 g/m², this category applies to fabrics that are heavier, falling within the 100 g/m² to 200 g/m² range. Furthermore, it differs from 5208.59 ("Other fabrics"), which would capture printed cotton fabrics that are not of plain weave or do not meet the specified weight criteria.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to refine classification. The primary subcategory is for "Other," which will account for the vast majority of goods falling under 5208.52. A specific distinction is made for "Certified hand-loomed fabrics" (5208.52.10.00), acknowledging textiles produced through traditional hand-weaving methods, which may carry specific trade or cultural designations. This hierarchical structure allows for precise identification based on origin and production method after the primary material, weave, weight, and printing characteristics have been established.