5212.22 - Bleached:

This HTS category, 5212.22, covers specific types of woven cotton fabrics that are bleached and weigh more than 200 grams per square meter. The term "bleached" signifies that the cotton fabric has undergone a process to remove its natural color, resulting in a white or off-white appearance. This classification is situated within the broader category of "Other woven fabrics of cotton" and specifically under those exceeding a substantial weight threshold.

It's crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. Category 5212.21 covers unbleached fabrics of the same weight, while 5212.23 pertains to dyed fabrics, 5212.24 to fabrics made from yarns of different colors, and 5212.25 to printed fabrics, all within the same weight and woven cotton parameters. Therefore, the key differentiator for 5212.22 is the combination of being bleached and exceeding the 200 g/m² weight requirement, while excluding dyed, multi-colored yarn, or printed characteristics.

Within this classification, two subcategories exist to further refine the classification: 5212.22.10 and 5212.22.60. The first subcategory, 5212.22.10, specifically addresses bleached woven cotton fabrics of this weight that contain 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair. All other bleached woven cotton fabrics exceeding 200 g/m² that do not meet this specific wool or fine animal hair content fall under the "Other" designation of 5212.22.60.