5514.23.00.20 - Satin weave or twill weave (617)

This HTS category, 5514.23.00.20, specifically classifies dyed woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers that are characterized by a satin weave or a twill weave construction. These fabrics contain less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibers, with the remainder being primarily cotton, and have a weight exceeding 170 grams per square meter. The designation "(617)" likely refers to an internal statistical suffix or specific ruling associated with this sub-classification, indicating particular product details or statistical tracking.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling categories by the specific weave construction. While 5514.23.00.40 covers "Duck, except plain weave," and 5514.23.00.90 encompasses all "Other" woven fabrics within this broader scope, this category is precisely for fabrics exhibiting a satin or twill weave. The satin weave is characterized by its smooth, lustrous surface resulting from long floats over the warp or filling, whereas a twill weave creates diagonal parallel ribs on the face of the fabric.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 5514.23.00.20 relies on the precise identification of the fabric's weave as either satin or twill, in conjunction with meeting the other criteria of being dyed, composed of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly or solely with cotton, and exceeding the specified weight threshold.