5209.41.30.00 - Certified hand-loomed fabrics

This HTS category, **5209.41.30.00**, specifically covers certified hand-loomed woven fabrics of cotton. These fabrics must contain 85 percent or more by weight of cotton and weigh more than 200 grams per square meter. The distinguishing characteristic of this classification is that the fabric is produced through a hand-looming process, which is verified by a certification. This manual production method is a key factor for classification within this specific code.

To distinguish this category from its sibling, **5209.41.60 (Other)**, it is crucial to understand that "Other" would encompass machine-loomed fabrics meeting the same cotton content, weight, and plain weave criteria. Therefore, the certification of hand-looming is the sole determinant for inclusion in 5209.41.30.00, differentiating it from other plain weave cotton fabrics of similar construction.

As this classification represents a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. The classification is complete at this level, focusing on the precise definition of certified hand-loomed, plain weave cotton fabrics exceeding 200 g/m². Importers and exporters should ensure they possess the necessary certification to correctly classify goods under this heading, focusing on the yarn composition, fabric weight, weave type, and the verified method of production.