5209.41 - Plain weave:

This HTS category, 5209.41, encompasses woven fabrics of cotton that meet specific weight and composition criteria. To be classified here, the fabric must contain at least 85% cotton by weight and weigh more than 200 grams per square meter. The distinguishing characteristic of this particular subheading is that the woven fabric is made from yarns of different colors, creating a patterned effect through the inherent color of the threads themselves, rather than through printing or dyeing after weaving.

This distinction is crucial when compared to its sibling categories. For instance, 5209.42.00 specifically covers denim, which, while often made from yarns of different colors, has a distinct twill weave structure. Similarly, 5209.43.00 designates other twill weave fabrics, including cross twill, where the weave pattern is the primary classification driver. The residual sibling category, 5209.49.00, covers all other fabrics within the broader scope that do not fit the specific weave structures or yarn color characteristics of the other subheadings.

Within the 5209.41 category, further distinctions are made to account for specific production methods. The subcategories 5209.41.30.00 and 5209.41.60 differentiate between certified hand-loomed fabrics, which may carry special trade considerations, and other fabrics falling under the general description. This allows for more precise classification based on the manufacturing process and origin of the textile.