5209.43.00.50 - Napped (218)

This HTS classification, 5209.43.00.50, specifically identifies woven cotton fabrics that are napped. To fall within this category, the fabric must contain 85 percent or more cotton by weight, exceed 200 g/m², and be constructed using yarns of different colors. The defining characteristic here is the "napped" finish, which involves raising the fibers on the fabric surface to create a soft, fuzzy texture. This process is distinct from other finishes and significantly impacts the fabric's feel and appearance.

The primary distinction for this category lies in its napped surface, differentiating it from its sibling, 5209.43.00.30, which covers similar fabrics that are *not* napped. Both classifications fall under the broader umbrella of "Other fabrics of 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill" within the category of woven cotton fabrics weighing over 200 g/m² and made from yarns of different colors. Therefore, the presence or absence of a napped finish is the critical factor for classification at this level.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 5209.43.00.50. Classification decisions at this point rely solely on confirming the fabric meets all the preceding criteria: over 85% cotton by weight, weighing more than 200 g/m², composed of yarns of different colors, woven in a 3-thread or 4-thread twill construction, and possessing a napped surface finish. Practical examples might include certain types of flannel, brushed denim, or other heavy cotton twills where the surface has been deliberately roughened to enhance softness and thermal properties.