5208.52.30.35 - Discharge printed (313)

This HTS classification, 5208.52.30.35, specifically covers cotton sheeting fabrics that are discharge printed. To fall within this category, the fabric must be woven, composed of 85% or more cotton by weight, and weigh no more than 200 grams per square meter. Furthermore, it must be plain weave and weigh more than 100 grams per square meter. The critical defining characteristic here is the "discharge printed" method of decoration, which involves removing color from a dyed fabric to create a pattern, as opposed to applying color.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 5208.52.30.45, "Other," by the specific printing technique. While the sibling category would encompass other printed sheeting fabrics of plain weave that do not meet the specific criteria for discharge printing, this code exclusively applies to those produced via the discharge printing process. This distinction is crucial for accurate customs declarations and duty assessment.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus remains on the precise definition of discharge printed cotton sheeting. Examples of such goods would include bed linens, pillowcases, and other household textiles where the fabric is white or lighter in color where the pattern appears, achieved by selectively removing dye from a previously dyed base material. The number "313" likely serves as an internal reference or note within the customs system, pointing to specific rulings or interpretations related to discharge printing.