5514.22.00 - 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibers

This HTS category, 5514.22.00, specifically classifies woven fabrics made from polyester staple fibers. These fabrics must contain less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibers, with the remainder primarily consisting of cotton. A key characteristic of this classification is the fabric's construction: it is a 3-thread or 4-thread twill weave, which includes cross twill. Furthermore, the fabric must exceed a weight of 170 grams per square meter, and it must be dyed.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 5514.21.00 covers polyester staple fiber fabrics of a plain weave, while 5514.23.00 and 5514.29.00 represent "other" woven fabrics within this broader polyester staple fiber group that do not fit the specific twill weave described here. Therefore, the critical differentiator for 5514.22.00 is the specific 3-thread or 4-thread twill construction.

The subcategories, 5514.22.00.20 (Not napped) and 5514.22.00.40 (Napped), further refine the classification based on whether the fabric surface has undergone a napping process, which raises the fiber ends to create a soft, fuzzy surface. This distinction is important for identifying the finished appearance and feel of the textile.