5211.41.00.40 - Napped (218)

This classification covers woven cotton fabrics that, while containing less than 85 percent cotton by weight and primarily mixed with man-made fibers, exceed 200 grams per square meter in weight. The specific characteristic defining this category is that the fabric has undergone a napping process, which raises the fibers on the surface to create a soft, fuzzy texture. This napping is often achieved through brushing or other mechanical means, resulting in an increased loft and handle to the fabric.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 5211.41.00.20, which pertains to similar woven cotton fabrics but are explicitly *not* napped. The presence or absence of the napping treatment is the sole distinguishing factor at this level, influencing the fabric's tactile properties and therefore its potential end-uses and commercial value. Both categories fall under the broader umbrella of woven cotton fabrics with specific weight and fiber composition criteria.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS system, there are no further subcategories for this specific classification. Classification at this level is determined by the fabric's weight, primary fiber content, weaving pattern, color arrangement of yarns, and importantly, whether it has been napped. Importers and exporters should ensure accurate verification of these physical characteristics to correctly assign goods to this HTS code.