5801.33.00.00 - Other weft pile fabrics (224)

This classification covers other types of weft pile fabrics not specifically enumerated in preceding subheadings. Weft pile fabrics are characterized by the presence of upright loops or cut piles formed by weft yarns, which are inserted into the ground warp and then cut or left as loops. This category specifically includes fabrics where the pile is neither uncut (as in 5801.31) nor in the form of corduroy (5801.32), and are distinct from chenille fabrics (5801.36) and warp pile fabrics (5801.37).

The defining characteristic of this "other" category lies in the construction of the pile. Unlike uncut weft pile fabrics where the loops remain intact, or corduroy where the pile is arranged in distinct parallel ridges, these fabrics feature pile yarns that are typically cut, but not necessarily forming the characteristic ribs of corduroy. Examples might include fabrics with a more irregular or dense cut pile, or those with a pile construction that does not fit the specific definitions of the preceding subheadings.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions under 5801.33.00.00. Therefore, classification within this category relies on precisely meeting the definition of a weft pile fabric while excluding the specific types detailed in its sibling categories. Importers and exporters should carefully examine the construction and appearance of the pile yarn to ensure correct classification.