5514.22.00.40 - Napped (617)

This HTS category, 5514.22.00.40, specifically classifies woven fabrics composed of synthetic staple fibers, where these fibers constitute less than 85% of the total weight, and the remaining weight is predominantly cotton. Crucially, these fabrics must weigh more than 170 grams per square meter and must be dyed. The defining characteristic of this subcategory is that the fabric has undergone a napping process, resulting in a raised, fuzzy surface.

This classification distinguishes itself from its sibling category, 5514.22.00.20, by the presence of this napping treatment. While both are dyed woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers mixed with cotton, exceeding 170 g/m², and featuring a 3-thread or 4-thread twill construction, only the fabrics in 5514.22.00.40 have been napped. This surface treatment significantly alters the feel and appearance of the fabric, leading to its separate classification.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories for this specific classification. Therefore, the focus remains on ensuring that the physical characteristics of the fabric precisely align with all the criteria outlined: synthetic staple fiber content below 85%, significant cotton blend, weight above 170 g/m², dyed coloration, a 3-thread or 4-thread twill weave, and the presence of a napped surface.