5212.15.10.20 - Combed (410)

This HTS category, 5212.15.10.20, specifically classifies printed woven fabrics of cotton that weigh no more than 200 grams per square meter, and crucially, are *combed*. The "combed" designation refers to a post-spinning process where shorter fibers are removed, resulting in a smoother, stronger, and more lustrous yarn. These yarns are then woven into fabric that exhibits these enhanced characteristics.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 5212.15.10.10, by the presence of the combing process. While both are printed, woven cotton fabrics under 200 g/m², the yarn used in the former is combed, whereas the yarn in the latter is not. This difference in yarn processing directly impacts the fabric's quality, feel, and appearance, which are key criteria for accurate classification.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS, there are no further subdivisions under this specific code. Therefore, classification into this category hinges entirely on confirming the fabric meets all preceding criteria: it must be a woven fabric of cotton, weigh no more than 200 g/m², be printed, and most importantly, be made from combed cotton yarns.