5210.11.80.90 - Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226) 🖩

This HTS category, 5210.11.80.90, encompasses unbleached woven cotton fabrics of a plain weave, specifically those of number 69 or higher, that are not otherwise specified under the broader "Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes" designation. The "number" in this context refers to the yarn count, with higher numbers indicating finer yarns. These fabrics are characterized by their lightweight construction and are intended for a variety of textile applications where a fine, unbleached weave is required.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling, 5210.11.80.20 (Poplin or broadcloth), by its exclusion of those specific weave structures. While both fall under the umbrella of plain weaves, poplin and broadcloth have distinct textural and structural characteristics due to their warp and weft thread interlacing, which are not present in the fabrics classified here. Therefore, the key differentiator is the absence of poplin or broadcloth characteristics within this residual "Of number 69 or higher number" category.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification into this specific code is determined by meeting all preceding criteria: being a woven cotton fabric containing less than 85% cotton by weight, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, weighing not more than 200 g/m², unbleached, of a plain weave, and of yarn number 69 or higher, while also not fitting the description of cheesecloth, lawns, voiles, batistes, poplin, or broadcloth.