5208.59.60 - Of numbers 43 to 68

This HTS category, 5208.59.60, specifically covers printed woven fabrics of cotton that contain 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, do not exceed 200 g/m² in weight, and are classified as "Of numbers 43 to 68." The "number" reference typically pertains to yarn count, indicating that the yarn used in the construction of these fabrics falls within a specific range based on its thickness or linear density. This category focuses on printed cotton fabrics where the yarn count is neither excessively fine nor excessively coarse.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 5208.59.40 and 5208.59.80, relies entirely on the yarn count. Category 5208.59.40 encompasses fabrics with yarn counts of 42 or lower (meaning coarser yarns), while 5208.59.80 covers those with yarn counts of 69 or higher (meaning finer yarns). Therefore, 5208.59.60 precisely targets printed cotton fabrics made with mid-range yarn counts, falling between these two extremes.

Within this classification, further distinctions are made through subcategories. 5208.59.60.20 specifically identifies "Oxford cloth," a particular weave structure often used for shirting and apparel, within this yarn count range. The residual category, 5208.59.60.90, is designated for all other printed woven cotton fabrics that meet the weight and cotton content criteria, but are not specifically Oxford cloth, and fall within the specified yarn count range.