5211.49.00.20 - Jacquard woven (220) 🖩

This HTS classification covers specific types of woven fabrics of cotton that contain less than 85% cotton by weight, are primarily blended with man-made fibers, and weigh more than 200 grams per square meter. The distinguishing feature of this subcategory, 5211.49.00.20, is that the fabric is specifically identified as being of a jacquard weave. A jacquard weave is characterized by intricate patterns and designs created by a complex system of lifting threads, which results in a fabric that often has a raised or embossed appearance.

The distinction between this category and its sibling, 5211.49.00.90 (Other), lies solely in the weaving technique. While both categories encompass woven cotton fabrics meeting the aforementioned percentage of cotton, man-made fiber blend, and weight criteria, this specific classification is reserved for those employing a jacquard loom to produce their design. The "Other" category would encompass fabrics within the same material and weight parameters but made using simpler weaves such as plain weave, twill, or satin, provided they are not jacquard.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories branching from this specific code. Therefore, classification under 5211.49.00.20 is definitive once the fabric meets all the preceding criteria, including the presence of a jacquard weave. The inclusion of "(220)" in the description likely refers to an internal or industry-specific indicator for jacquard fabrics, further reinforcing the specific nature of this classification.