5211.19.00.20 - Sateens (326)

This HTS category, 5211.19.00.20, specifically covers sateen fabrics that are woven from cotton, containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, and primarily mixed with man-made fibers. These fabrics must also exceed a weight of 200 grams per square meter. The classification is further refined by the fact that these sateens are unbleached and fall under the broader group of "other fabrics" within the satin or twill weave category for cotton blends weighing over 200 g/m².

The distinction for this subcategory lies in the specific weave: sateen. While sibling categories at this level might encompass other types of weaves or finished states, this node is exclusively for sateen weaves. Sateen weaves are characterized by their distinct surface appearance, typically smooth and lustrous, achieved through a specific interlacing of warp and weft threads where threads are floated over several warp yarns. This creates a dense fabric with a characteristic sheen, setting it apart from twill weaves, for example.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 5211.19.00.20 hinges on confirming the fabric's composition (less than 85% cotton, mixed mainly with man-made fibers), weight (over 200 g/m²), weave (sateen), and condition (unbleached). Examples of goods falling here would include unbleached sateen fabric intended for use in apparel, home furnishings, or industrial applications, provided it meets all the specified criteria.