6002.40.40.00 - Of cotton (222)

This HTS category, 6002.40.40.00, specifically classifies knitted or crocheted fabrics of cotton that meet certain width and composition criteria. These fabrics must not exceed 30 cm in width and must contain by weight 5 percent or more of elastomeric yarn, but importantly, they must *not* contain rubber thread. The inclusion of elastomeric yarn signifies the fabric's inherent stretch or elasticity, a key characteristic for its end use.

The primary distinction of this category from its sibling, 6002.40.80, lies in the material composition. While both fall under the broader heading for knitted or crocheted fabrics containing elastomeric yarn but not rubber thread, 6002.40.40.00 is exclusively for fabrics made of cotton. The "Other" category (6002.40.80) would therefore encompass knitted or crocheted fabrics meeting the same width and elastomeric yarn requirements but made from other textile materials.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS, there are no further subcategories under 6002.40.40.00. Therefore, classification within this code relies entirely on meeting the stated criteria: the fabric must be knitted or crocheted, no wider than 30 cm, contain 5% or more elastomeric yarn by weight, contain no rubber thread, and be composed of cotton. Examples of products that might fall here include certain elasticated cotton trims or narrow knitted cotton fabrics designed for apparel or accessory components requiring stretch.