5514.41.00.50 - Napped (613)

This HTS classification, 5514.41.00.50, pertains to woven fabrics manufactured from synthetic staple fibers, specifically polyester staple fibers. These fabrics contain less than 85% by weight of synthetic fibers, with the remainder being primarily cotton. A key characteristic is their weight, exceeding 170 grams per square meter. This specific subcategory is further defined by its plain weave construction and its "sheeting" application, indicating suitability for use in bedding or similar textile products.

The distinguishing feature of this category, 5514.41.00.50, lies in its "napped" surface treatment. Napping involves raising the surface fibers of the fabric to create a soft, fuzzy texture. This directly differentiates it from its sibling category, 5514.41.00.30, which covers similar fabrics but are explicitly "not napped." Therefore, the presence or absence of a napped finish is the decisive factor for classification at this level.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification ends with the specification of napped sheeting fabrics woven from polyester staple fibers and cotton. When classifying goods under this code, focus on verifying the material composition (less than 85% synthetic staple fiber, predominantly cotton), the weave (plain), the weight (exceeding 170 g/m²), and the surface treatment (napped).