5208.59.20.15 - Discharge printed (326) 🖩

This HTS category, 5208.59.20.15, specifically classifies discharge printed woven fabrics of cotton. These fabrics must contain 85 percent or more by weight of cotton and weigh no more than 200 g/m². The distinguishing characteristic here is the "discharge printing" method, where a pattern is created by removing dye from a dyed fabric, often resulting in a white or lighter-colored design on a darker background. This specific printing technique sets it apart from other printed fabrics within the broader "Printed: Other fabrics" subheadings.

This classification falls under "Sateens" within the "Satin weave or twill weave, other than 3-thread or 4-thread twill or cross twill" category. Sateen weaves are characterized by their smooth, lustrous surface, achieved by a specific arrangement of warp and weft threads that creates a predominantly warp-faced fabric with long floats. Therefore, fabrics classified here are not only discharge printed but also exhibit the visual and structural properties of a sateen weave.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. However, it is important to note that the "(326)" designation likely refers to a specific customs ruling or a note within the HTS that provides further clarification or interpretation for this particular classification. Importers and exporters should consult these supplementary notes for complete accuracy when classifying goods under this code.