5209.39.00.20 - Sateens (326)

This HTS classification specifically covers sateen fabrics woven from cotton, where the fabric contains 85% or more cotton by weight and has a weight exceeding 200 grams per square meter. These fabrics are characterized by a specific weave structure that creates a smooth, lustrous surface on one side, achieved through a distinct interlacing pattern. The classification further refines that these sateens are dyed, meaning they have undergone a dyeing process to impart a specific color.

Within this level, 5209.39.00.20 is distinguished from its sibling category, 5209.39.00.40, which covers "Other" fabrics under the same broader classification. While both fall under "Other fabrics" and "Satin weave or twill weave," the designated "Sateens" here refers to fabrics specifically identified by that weave structure and finish. The "Other" category would encompass woven cotton fabrics meeting the weight and cotton content criteria, that are dyed, and utilize a satin or twill weave but are not specifically referred to or marketed as "sateens" or possess the characteristic high sheen and smooth surface typically associated with sateen.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories for this specific HTS code. Therefore, classification at this level relies on accurately identifying the fabric as a sateen, meeting the weight and cotton content specifications, and being dyed. Examples of such goods would include specific types of cotton sateen used for upholstery, high-quality apparel linings, or bedding that exhibits the characteristic smooth, glossy face of the sateen weave.