5514.19 - Other woven fabrics:

This category encompasses woven fabrics manufactured from synthetic staple fibers, where these synthetic fibers constitute less than 85% of the total weight. A key defining characteristic is the predominant presence of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with the synthetic staple fibers. Furthermore, these fabrics are distinguished by their weight, which must exceed 170 grams per square meter. This classification applies to such fabrics that are either unbleached or have undergone a bleaching process.

Within this level, the distinction from sibling categories lies in the specific fiber composition and weave. For instance, sibling categories such as 5514.11.00 and 5514.12.00 specifically address woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers with particular weave structures (plain weave or twill weaves, respectively). This current category, 5514.19, is broader and captures woven fabrics meeting the weight and cotton admixture criteria but not fitting into the more specific polyester staple fiber weave classifications.

This classification is further divided to provide more granular detail. The subcategories 5514.19.10 and 5514.19.90 allow for a distinction based on the specific synthetic staple fiber used. Category 5514.19.10 specifically covers woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers, while 5514.19.90 serves as a residual category for all other woven fabrics meeting the broader criteria of this heading, but not composed primarily of polyester staple fibers. This subdivision facilitates precise tariff application based on the precise synthetic fiber content beyond polyester.