5210.21.80 - Of number 69 or higher number

This HTS category, 5210.21.80, classifies bleached, plain weave woven cotton fabrics that contain less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, are mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, and weigh no more than 200 g/m². Specifically, this code applies to fabrics where the yarn used is of a higher count, designated as "number 69 or higher." This count refers to the fineness of the yarn, with a higher number indicating a finer thread.

The distinction of this subcategory from its siblings, 5210.21.40 and 5210.21.60, lies solely in the yarn count. While all fall under the umbrella of bleached, plain weave cotton blends below 200 g/m², 5210.21.40 covers fabrics made from coarser yarns (number 42 or lower), and 5210.21.60 encompasses those made from yarns with counts ranging from numbers 43 to 68. Therefore, the selection between these codes is determined by a precise measurement of the yarn fineness used in the fabric's construction.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to distinguish specific fabric constructions. The subcategory 5210.21.80.20 is reserved for fabrics identified as poplin or broadcloth, which are common plain weave constructions with a dense, crisp finish. The remaining fabrics within this yarn count range, such as cheesecloth, lawns, voiles, or batistes, are classified under 5210.21.80.90, reflecting their distinct weave characteristics and applications.