5211.11.00 - Plain weave

This HTS category, 5211.11.00, specifically classifies unbleached woven fabrics of cotton that contain less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, and weigh more than 200 g/m². The defining characteristic of this subcategory is its weave structure: a plain weave. This construction involves interlacing warp and weft threads over and under each other one at a time, creating a simple, balanced pattern.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. Whereas 5211.11.00 is strictly for plain weave fabrics, sibling 5211.12.00 covers fabrics woven in a 3-thread or 4-thread twill pattern, including cross twill, which results in a diagonal ribbed appearance. Sibling 5211.19.00 encompasses all other woven fabric constructions that do not fall under the plain weave or twill categories within this chapter.

Within this plain weave category, further distinctions are made at the .20 and .90 levels. The subcategory 5211.11.00.20 specifically covers poplin or broadcloth, characterized by their fine, tightly woven structure and smooth finish. The subcategory 5211.11.00.90 includes other plain weave fabrics, such as plain weave duck, which is a sturdy, heavier fabric often used in applications requiring durability. These subdivisions allow for more granular classification based on the specific type of plain weave fabric.