5209 - Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m²:
Sub-classifications
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5209 1100
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5209 1900
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Overview
This HTS category, 5209, encompasses woven fabrics primarily composed of cotton, specifically those containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton and exceeding a weight of 200 grams per square meter. This classification targets heavier-duty cotton textiles.
Distinguishing this category from its siblings, such as those for lighter weight cotton fabrics (e.g., 5208) or cotton fabrics containing less than 85% cotton (e.g., 5210-5212), relies on the precise cotton content and the fabric's substantial weight. It is crucial to distinguish these from synthetic or blended fabrics falling under different chapters.
Within HTS 5209, further subdivisions are made based on the fabric's processing. These subcategories include unbleached, bleached, dyed, fabrics woven from yarns of different colors, and printed fabrics. This breakdown allows for granular tariff differentiation based on the final visual and functional characteristics of the woven cotton material, reflecting varying stages of manufacturing and aesthetic treatments.