5209.21.00.50 - Napped (313)

This classification covers woven cotton fabrics that meet specific weight and composition criteria. To fall within this category, the fabric must contain 85 percent or more cotton by weight and have a finished weight exceeding 200 grams per square meter. Furthermore, the fabric must be bleached, woven in a plain weave construction, and specifically categorized as sheeting. The "Napped" designation indicates that one or both surfaces of the fabric have been brushed to raise the fibers, creating a soft, fuzzy texture.

This category is distinguished from its sibling category, "Not napped," by the presence of this napping process. While both categories encompass woven cotton sheeting fabrics that are bleached and weigh over 200 g/m², the "Napped" designation signifies a post-weaving treatment that alters the fabric's surface characteristics and tactile feel. This difference in surface treatment is a key factor in determining correct classification.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within HTS 5209.21.00.50 relies on the precise fulfillment of all preceding criteria: woven cotton fabric, 85% or more cotton by weight, weighing over 200 g/m², bleached, plain weave, sheeting, and napped. This ensures precise identification of these specific textile articles for import and export purposes.