5514.43.00 - Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers

This HTS category, "Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers, printed, of a weight exceeding 170 g/m², containing less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton," encompasses printed woven fabrics predominantly composed of polyester staple fibers. These fabrics are characterized by a weight exceeding 170 grams per square meter, and crucially, they contain less than 85% polyester staple fibers by weight, with the balance being primarily cotton. The key differentiator for this category is the presence of printing as a decorative or functional treatment.

This classification is distinct from its siblings in that it specifically covers printed fabrics that do not fall into defined weave structures like plain weave (5514.41.00), or 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill (5514.42.00). It also separates itself from the more general "Other woven fabrics" at the same level (5514.49.00) by focusing on those with printed designs.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to refine classification based on specific weave types. Subcategories like "Satin weave or twill weave" capture fabrics with these particular constructions, while "Duck, except plain weave" addresses specific heavy-duty weaves. The residual "Other" subcategory serves to capture any remaining printed woven fabrics meeting the primary criteria but not fitting into the more specific weave descriptions.