5209.51.30.00 - Certified hand-loomed fabrics

This HTS classification covers certified hand-loomed fabrics made from cotton. To fall within this category, the fabric must contain 85 percent or more cotton by weight and have a weight exceeding 200 grams per square meter. Crucially, the fabric must be a plain weave construction and bear certification indicating it was produced using hand-looming techniques. This designation is distinct from mechanically produced woven cotton fabrics of similar composition and weight.

The "Certified hand-loomed fabrics" category is a specific subdivision within the broader classification of plain weave, printed cotton fabrics. Its primary distinguishing factor is the "certified hand-loomed" designation, which implies a traditional artisanal production method validated by a recognized certification. This differentiates it from other plain weave, printed cotton fabrics which may be machine-made.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification ends here, and goods meeting all the criteria outlined above, including the certification of hand-looming, would be assigned the HTS code 5209.51.30.00. Importers and exporters should ensure proper documentation for the certification of hand-loomed status is available.