5514.30.32.80 - Other (218)

This HTS classification covers woven fabrics specifically constructed from polyester staple fibers. The defining characteristic of these fabrics is their composition: they must contain less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibers, with the remainder being primarily cotton. Furthermore, these fabrics exceed a weight of 170 grams per square meter. The weave pattern is a critical differentiator, requiring a 3-thread or 4-thread twill construction, which includes variations like cross twill. This specific weave creates a diagonal rib pattern on the face of the fabric.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, "Denim," by its weave structure. While denim is also a twill weave, it is typically a 2/1 or 3/1 weave, and the specific requirement for a 3-thread or 4-thread twill (including cross twill) in this category is a key distinction. Additionally, while both can be cotton-polyester blends, the explicit mention of polyester staple fibers as the primary synthetic component and the defined weight threshold are crucial for classification here.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories under this specific code. Classification at this level is determined by the precise combination of fiber content (less than 85% polyester staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton), fabric weight (exceeding 170 g/m²), and the specified twill weave structure (3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill). Examples of goods falling under this classification would include specific types of workwear fabrics, durable upholstery materials, or certain types of specialized apparel where this particular weave and blend are utilized.