5209.51.60.15 - Discharge printed (314) 🖩

This HTS classification covers discharge printed woven cotton fabrics that are composed of 85% or more cotton by weight and weigh over 200 grams per square meter. Discharge printing is a specific dyeing technique where a pattern is created by removing or "discharging" color from a dyed fabric. This results in a design where the printed motif is often lighter than the base fabric color. Examples would include textiles where a pre-dyed ground fabric has been selectively bleached or de-colored to form a contrasting pattern.

At this level, the key distinction from sibling categories lies in the printing method. While other categories at this level might cover different printing techniques or entirely unprinted fabrics, 5209.51.60.15 specifically pertains to the discharge printing process. The "Other" designation here, relative to the sibling category "Other," indicates that this specific sub-heading is for discharge printed fabrics that do not fit into any more granular sub-classifications within the broader "Poplin or broadcloth" category.

As a leaf node, this category represents the most specific classification for these types of discharge printed fabrics. The classification is determined by the material composition (predominantly cotton), weight (over 200 g/m²), weave type (plain weave, specifically poplin or broadcloth constructions), and the application of the discharge printing method. Any further distinctions for classification would typically be based on specific end-use or minor variations in the printing process not captured by this code.