5212.23.10.20 - Combed (410)

This HTS category, 5212.23.10.20, specifically classifies woven cotton fabrics that are dyed, weigh more than 200 grams per square meter, and are further distinguished by being "combed." The term "combed" refers to a specific yarn preparation process where shorter fibers are removed from the cotton staple, resulting in a smoother, stronger, and more lustrous yarn. This processing directly impacts the fabric's feel, appearance, and performance characteristics, making it a key differentiator for classification.

This classification is distinct from its sibling category, 5212.23.10.10 ("Not combed"), which covers similar dyed woven cotton fabrics meeting the weight criteria but lacking the combed yarn treatment. The presence or absence of the combing process is the primary criterion to differentiate between these two subheadings at this level. Both fall under the broader category of "Dyed, weighing more than 200 g/m²" woven cotton fabrics, but the specific yarn construction dictates their separate classification.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories for this specific code. Classification is finalized at this level based on the criteria of being a woven cotton fabric, dyed, weighing over 200 g/m², and made with combed yarns, while also containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair.