5513.11.00 - Of polyester staple fibers, plain weave

This HTS category, 5513.11.00, specifically covers woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers that are of a plain weave. These fabrics must contain less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibers, with the remainder being primarily cotton, and have a weight not exceeding 170 g/m². The defining characteristic here is the plain weave construction, which creates a simple interlacing of warp and weft yarns, resulting in a generally smooth and matte surface. This classification is applicable to fabrics that are either unbleached or have undergone a bleaching process.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 5513.12.00.00 covers twill weaves (3-thread or 4-thread, including cross twill), which exhibit a diagonal ribbing effect. Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers are found in categories 5513.13.00 and 5513.19.00, which represent broader groupings for polyester staple fiber fabrics that do not fall into the plain weave or specific twill weave descriptions. Therefore, 5513.11.00 is precisely for the foundational plain weave constructions within this group.

Further subdivision of this category clarifies specific types of plain weave fabrics based on their construction and common applications. The subcategories 5513.11.00.20 (Poplin or broadcloth), 5513.11.00.40 (Sheeting), 5513.11.00.60 (Printcloth), and 5513.11.00.90 (Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes) allow for more granular classification based on the density, yarn count, and specific weaving patterns that constitute a plain weave, enabling more precise identification for trade purposes.