5212.12.60.60 - Sateens (326)

This HTS subcategory, 5212.12.60.60, specifically classifies sateen fabrics woven from cotton. Sateens are characterized by their smooth, lustrous surface, achieved through a specific weave structure where warp yarns float over several weft yarns, typically in a four-thread or five-thread pattern. These fabrics are typically lightweight and often used in apparel, home furnishings, and linings where a smooth hand and sheen are desired. The "326" designation likely refers to a specific internal reference or sub-classification within the broader customs system.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 5212.12.60.70 "Other," which would encompass sateen fabrics that do not meet the specific criteria of this 5212.12.60.60 classification, or other woven cotton fabrics falling under the broader "satin weave or twill weave" parent category that are not specifically sateens. The distinction lies in the precise weave construction that defines a sateen, differentiating it from other variations of satin or twill weaves that may have different surface characteristics or yarn floats.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 5212.12.60.60 relies entirely on meeting the defined criteria of being a sateen fabric, woven from cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m², bleached, and falling under the "Other" designation at this specific level within the "Satin weave or twill weave" structure. Key classification determinants will include the specific weave pattern, yarn composition, weight, and processing status (e.g., bleached).