5514.30.32 - 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibers

This HTS category, 5514.30.32, specifically classifies woven fabrics manufactured from polyester staple fibers. These fabrics are characterized by their construction, being either a 3-thread or 4-thread twill weave, which includes cross twill variations. A key defining characteristic is that these synthetic fiber fabrics must contain less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibers, with the remainder being primarily or solely cotton. Furthermore, the fabric must exceed a weight of 170 grams per square meter, placing it within a specific group of heavier woven materials.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 5514.30.31.00 focuses exclusively on plain weave fabrics made of polyester staple fibers under similar weight and composition criteria. This means that any twill weave, including cross twill, that meets the other specified requirements would fall under 5514.30.32, rather than the plain weave classification. Other sibling categories, such as 5514.30.33 and 5514.30.39, cover different types of woven fabrics within the broader scope of synthetic staple fibers, underscoring the specificity of the twill weave requirement for this particular classification.

Within this category, a significant subdivision exists for "Denim." Denim is a distinct type of twill weave fabric commonly used in apparel, and its specific inclusion here highlights a particular application and construction of the described polyester staple fiber twill fabric. The existence of a separate "Other" subcategory (5514.30.32.80) provides a residual classification for all other 3-thread or 4-thread twill woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers that do not meet the specific criteria for denim within this code.