5209.11.00.50 - Napped (313) 🖩

This HTS category, HTS Code 5209.11.00.50, specifically classifies woven fabrics of cotton that meet several stringent criteria. These fabrics must contain 85% or more cotton by weight, and they must be heavier than 200 grams per square meter. Furthermore, they are characterized by a plain weave construction and fall under the "sheeting" designation. The crucial defining characteristic for this particular subcategory is that the fabric has undergone a napping process, meaning the surface fibers have been raised to create a soft, fuzzy texture.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, "Not napped," by the presence of this surface treatment. While both categories share the same material composition, weight, weave, and sheeting designation, the napping process fundamentally alters the fabric's hand, appearance, and insulating properties, leading to a distinct classification. This is particularly relevant for downstream applications where the soft, raised surface is a desired attribute, such as in apparel or bedding.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification is definitively determined by the combination of all preceding criteria: 85%+ cotton by weight, over 200 g/m², plain weave, sheeting type, and the presence of a napped finish. Importers and exporters should ensure that the physical characteristics of the goods precisely align with all these requirements to ensure accurate classification and compliance.