5514.42.00 - 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibers

This HTS category, 5514.42.00, specifically classifies woven fabrics manufactured from polyester staple fibers. A key defining characteristic of these fabrics is their weave construction, which must be a 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill. Furthermore, these fabrics are distinguished by their composition: they contain less than 85 percent by weight of polyester staple fibers, with the balance being primarily mixed with cotton. The weight of these textiles must also exceed 170 grams per square meter, and they must be printed.

This classification differs from its siblings by its precise weave. For instance, 5514.41.00 covers fabrics of polyester staple fibers that are printed and meet the other weight and composition criteria but are of a plain weave. Conversely, 5514.43.00 and 5514.49.00 encompass other printed woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers that do not fit the specific twill weave requirement or are not primarily mixed with cotton.

Within this category, further sub-classifications exist to distinguish based on finishing treatments. The subcategories 5514.42.00.20 and 5514.42.00.40 differentiate these twill-weave, printed polyester staple fiber fabrics based on whether they have been napped (raised surface fibers) or not napped. This distinction is crucial for accurately identifying the final processed state of the textile.