5209.59.00.60 - Duck, except plain weave (219)

This HTS classification, 5209.59.00.60, pertains to duck fabrics made from cotton. Specifically, it covers woven cotton fabrics containing at least 85% cotton by weight, exceeding 200 grams per square meter, and featuring a printed pattern, but *not* in a plain weave construction. The term "duck" generally refers to a sturdy, balanced, warp-faced plain-weave cotton fabric, but this specific classification excludes the typical plain weave, indicating that other weave structures are considered for duck fabrics within this printed category.

This category distinguishes itself from its sibling, 5209.59.00.90, which is designated for "Other" printed duck fabrics that do not fit into the 5209.59.00.60 description. It also differs from categories that might cover printed cotton fabrics of similar weight and composition but with different weave structures or that are not specifically identified as duck. The exclusion of "plain weave" is a key differentiator for this particular subcategory.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification decisions at this level will hinge on accurately identifying the fabric as duck, confirming its cotton content and weight, verifying it is printed, and crucially, ensuring it is *not* of a plain weave construction. Examples of fabrics that would fall here include printed cotton duck with a twill or satin weave, provided all other criteria are met.