5701.90.20.20 - Of cotton (369)

This HTS category, 5701.90.20.20, specifically classifies knotted carpets and other textile floor coverings that are *of cotton*. These items are characterized by their construction, where the pile is formed by knotting yarn to the foundation. This designation ensures that cotton-based floor coverings with a knotted construction are correctly identified for import and export purposes.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling categories by the specific textile material used. While 5701.90.20.30 covers knotted floor coverings of man-made fibers, and 5701.90.20.90 encompasses other textile materials, this subcategory is exclusively for those predominantly made of cotton. The distinction hinges on the primary fiber composition, dictating its place within the broader category of knotted carpets.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, this category represents the most granular classification for knotted cotton carpets. Therefore, no further subdivisions exist. Classification under this code relies on the determination that the knotted textile floor covering is indeed made of cotton and meets the general requirements of Chapter 57, specifically heading 5701 which pertains to knotted carpets, whether or not made up. Examples would include hand-knotted Oriental rugs or other artisanal floor coverings where cotton is the primary fiber.