6004.90.20.10 - Open-work figured fabrics (222)

This HTS category, 6004.90.20.10, specifically classifies "Open-work figured fabrics" that are knitted or crocheted, have a width exceeding 30 cm, and contain at least 5 percent by weight of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread. The "open-work" characteristic implies a fabric with deliberate holes or gaps, often created through specialized knitting techniques or intentional omission of stitches. The "figured" aspect denotes the presence of patterns or designs woven into the fabric itself, not merely printed upon it. These fabrics are distinguished by their construction and aesthetic qualities, offering both elasticity and decorative patterns in a semi-transparent or airy structure.

Within the broader classification of "Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5 percent or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, other than those of heading 6001," this subcategory differentiates itself through the combination of open-work construction and figured patterns. It is important to note that while this category encompasses "open-work figured fabrics," its sibling category, 6004.90.20.25, is designated for "Other" fabrics within this group, suggesting that any knitted or crocheted fabrics meeting the material and width criteria but *lacking* the open-work or figured characteristic would fall under the sibling.

As this node is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification relies entirely on the precise interpretation of "open-work figured fabrics" when other criteria (width, elastomeric content, knit type) are met. Practical examples could include certain types of elastic lace fabrics or patterned mesh fabrics designed for apparel or decorative purposes where the elasticity is a key functional component alongside the visual design.