5514.11.00.30 - Not napped (613) 🖩

This HTS classification, 5514.11.00.30, pertains to woven fabrics specifically manufactured from polyester staple fibers. These fabrics are characterized by a plain weave construction. Crucially, they contain less than 85% by weight of synthetic fibers, with the remaining significant component being cotton, and have a weight exceeding 170 grams per square meter. The "Not napped" designation indicates that the surface of the fabric has not undergone a process of raising the fiber ends to create a raised nap.

The distinction between this category and its sibling, 5514.11.00.50 ("Napped"), lies solely in the finishing treatment applied to the fabric's surface. While both share the same fiber composition, weave, and weight criteria, the "Not napped" category covers fabrics that remain in their original state after weaving and bleaching, whereas the "Napped" category includes fabrics that have been processed to create a soft, fuzzy surface.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 5514.11.00.30 is definitive once the criteria of polyester staple fiber content, the presence of cotton, weight exceeding 170 g/m², plain weave, and the absence of a napped finish are met. Examples of products falling into this category could include certain types of sheeting for bedding or apparel where a smooth, non-fuzzy surface is desired and the blend of synthetic and cotton fibers is predominant.