5210.51.80 - Of number 69 or higher number

This HTS category, "Of number 69 or higher number," within the "Printed: Plain weave" group of woven cotton fabrics, encompasses printed plain weave cotton fabrics that are blended with less than 85% cotton and primarily with man-made fibers, weighing not more than 200 g/m². The crucial distinguishing factor here is the "number" assigned to the yarn, which serves as a measure of its fineness. Fabrics classified under this provision utilize finer yarns, with a yarn number of 69 or higher, indicating a more delicate and closely woven fabric compared to those with lower yarn numbers.

This contrasts with sibling categories 5210.51.40 ("Of number 42 or lower number") and 5210.51.60 ("Of numbers 43 to 68"), which cover printed plain weave cotton fabrics of the same composition and weight but made with coarser yarns. Therefore, the fineness of the yarn is the primary criterion for differentiating these similar printed plain weave fabrics.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification based on specific fabric constructions. The subcategories 5210.51.80.20 ("Poplin or broadcloth") and 5210.51.80.90 ("Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes") provide for more granular classification based on the specific weave structures of these finer printed plain weave cotton fabrics, allowing for precise identification and duty assessment.