5513.13.00 - Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers

This HTS category, 5513.13.00, specifically classifies woven fabrics that are predominantly composed of polyester staple fibers. These fabrics are characterized by containing less than 85% by weight of these polyester staple fibers, with other fibers being mixed in, and are primarily made of synthetic staple fibers. Furthermore, the fabric must weigh no more than 170 grams per square meter and must be either unbleached or bleached. The "Other woven fabrics" designation at this level signifies fabrics that do not fall under the more specific weave types detailed in the sibling categories.

Distinct from its siblings, 5513.13.00 is not limited to plain weaves (5513.11.00) or specific twill constructions like 3-thread or 4-thread twill (5513.12.00.00). Instead, it encompasses any woven fabric of polyester staple fibers, under the specified weight and fiber composition, that exhibits a weave other than those explicitly defined in the preceding subheadings. This makes it a residual category for unbleached or bleached fabrics of this type that do not conform to the more narrowly defined weave structures.

Within 5513.13.00, further subdivisions exist to provide more granular classification based on specific weave patterns and types. The subcategories include fabrics with a satin weave or a twill weave (5513.13.00.20), distinguishing them from the previously mentioned specific twill types by allowing for a broader interpretation of twill and including satin. Oxford cloth (5513.13.00.40) is another distinct subcategory, recognizing a common and identifiable weave structure. The remaining fabrics falling under 5513.13.00 that do not fit these specific weave descriptions are classified as "Other" (5513.13.00.90).