5801.31.00.00 - Uncut weft pile fabrics (224)

This HTS classification, 5801.31.00.00, specifically covers uncut weft pile fabrics manufactured from man-made fibers. These fabrics are characterized by loops of yarn that remain intact, creating a plush or fuzzy surface texture. The defining feature is that the pile is formed by the weft yarns being woven into the ground fabric and then cut or left as loops. Examples include uncut velvet, uncut terry cloth made from synthetic or regenerated fibers, and other similar fabrics where the pile is a direct result of the weft construction and has not been subsequently cut or manipulated to form cords or other distinct patterns.

It is crucial to distinguish 5801.31.00.00 from its sibling categories. While all fall under "Of man-made fibers" within woven pile fabrics, this code specifically excludes "Cut corduroy" (5801.32.00.00), which features distinct parallel cords or wales formed by cutting the pile. It also differs from "Other weft pile fabrics" (5801.33.00.00) which may encompass a broader range of weft pile constructions not specifically defined as uncut. Furthermore, this category is distinct from "Chenille fabrics" (5801.36.00), which are made by a specialized weaving process creating a fuzzy "caterpillar-like" yarn, and "Warp pile fabrics" (5801.37), where the pile is formed by warp yarns.

As 5801.31.00.00 represents a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories within this specific code. Classification at this level relies on the precise definition of an uncut weft pile fabric composed of man-made fibers. The presence of intact loops formed by the weft yarns is the primary determinant for inclusion, differentiating it from those where the pile has been cut or formed by warp yarns or through a distinct chenille weaving method.