5901.90.20.00 - Of man-made fibers (229)

This HTS category, 5901.90.20.00, specifically covers textile fabrics that fall under the broader classification of "Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like; tracing cloth; prepared painting canvas; buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics of a kind used for hat foundations," and are further defined as being "Of man-made fibers." This includes a variety of stiffened or treated fabrics made from synthetic or regenerated fibers, suitable for industrial applications or specific end-uses beyond general apparel. Examples might include certain types of interlinings, stiffened fabrics for bookbinding, or treated canvas specifically prepared for industrial purposes where the reinforcement or stiffness provided by the coating is a key characteristic, and the base fiber is synthetic.

The sibling category, 5901.90.40.00, also falls under "Other," but the distinction lies in the material composition of the textile fabric. While 5901.90.20.00 is strictly for man-made fibers, the sibling category would encompass other fiber types not specifically classified elsewhere within the 5901.90 heading, such as those predominantly made from natural fibers like cotton or wool, when they meet the criteria for stiffened or coated fabrics. Therefore, the primary distinguishing factor at this level is the fiber content of the textile base.

As this classification node represents a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. The classification is complete at this level based on the definition of the textile fabric as being coated or stiffened and made of man-made fibers. The specific end-use or application, alongside the material composition and the nature of the treatment (coating, gumming, stiffening), are the critical factors for determining classification within this particular code.