5513.49 - Other woven fabrics:

This HTS category, 5513.49, covers woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers that contain less than 85 percent by weight of these fibers, and are mixed predominantly or exclusively with cotton. Crucially, the weight of these fabrics must not exceed 170 grams per square meter. This subcategory specifically addresses printed fabrics meeting these composition and weight criteria, but *excluding* those made solely of polyester staple fibers in a plain weave, which are classified under 5513.41.

The distinction from its sibling category, 5513.41, lies in the weave type and material specificity. While 5513.41 is exclusively for printed polyester staple fiber fabrics with a plain weave, 5513.49 captures a broader range of printed fabrics that meet the general composition and weight requirements, allowing for different fiber mixes (beyond primarily polyester) and weave structures.

Within this category, further subdivisions refine the classification. 5513.49.10.00 specifically addresses 3-thread or 4-thread twill weaves, including cross twill, composed of polyester staple fibers. Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers that do not fit the twill description are found under 5513.49.20. Finally, 5513.49.90 serves as a residual category for any other printed woven fabrics that meet the general criteria of 5513.49 but do not fall into the more specific subheadings.