5210.49.60.20 - Jacquard woven (220)

This HTS classification, 5210.49.60.20, specifically covers jacquard woven fabrics of cotton. These fabrics are characterized by their intricate woven patterns, often featuring complex designs or motifs created by the weaving process itself, rather than by printing or dyeing after weaving. To fall under this specific subheading, the fabric must meet the broader criteria of Chapter 52, including being composed of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m², and containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers. The "jacquard woven" designation refers to the specific loom technology used to create the pattern, distinguishing it from other weaving methods.

This subheading differentiates itself from its siblings by its distinct pattern creation method. For instance, while 5210.49.60.10 covers "Oxford cloth," this specific subheading is for fabrics where the pattern is inherently created through the jacquard weaving process, resulting in a visually complex and often raised or textured design. The general "Other" category (5210.49.60.90) would encompass any other fabrics at this level that do not fit the specific description of jacquard woven cloth.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification under 5210.49.60.20 rests on definitively identifying the fabric as a jacquard woven product that meets all preceding classification criteria. Importers and exporters should ensure that the fabric's construction clearly demonstrates the jacquard weaving technique and that the material composition and weight specifications align with the broader category definitions to ensure accurate classification.