5514.49.00.20 - Sheeting (613)

This HTS classification, 5514.49.00.20, specifically covers "Sheeting" made from woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers. These fabrics contain less than 85 percent by weight of synthetic staple fibers, with the remainder being primarily cotton. The goods in this category are further characterized by a weight exceeding 170 grams per square meter and are printed. The term "sheeting" here refers to fabrics commonly used for making bed sheets, pillowcases, and similar textile articles, distinguishing them from other fabric types by their intended end-use and weave structure.

This classification differentiates "Sheeting" from its sibling categories by its specific application and weave. For instance, 5514.49.00.10 covers "Poplin or broadcloth," which, while also printed and meeting the weight and fiber composition criteria, are defined by their specific plain weave structures. Similarly, 5514.49.00.30 is designated for "Duck," characterized by its strong, plain weave, and 5514.49.00.40 for fabrics with a "Satin weave or twill weave." Therefore, 5514.49.00.20 applies to sheeting fabrics that do not fall under these specific weave descriptions but still meet the general criteria for printed, heavier weight, synthetic-staple-fiber-and-cotton blended woven fabrics.

As 5514.49.00.20 is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is determined by the combination of fiber content (less than 85% synthetic staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton), weight (exceeding 170 g/m²), printing status (printed), and the specific product type "Sheeting," as opposed to poplin, duck, or satin/twill weaves. This level of detail ensures accurate tariff application for a broad range of printed sheeting fabrics made from synthetic staple fibers and cotton.