5801.90.20 - Other

This HTS category, 5801.90.20, encompasses "other" woven pile and chenille fabrics that are not specifically classified under other headings. It falls within the broader scope of special woven fabrics, particularly those where the pile or loop construction is a defining characteristic. This classification is reserved for fabrics not meeting the specific material compositions detailed in preceding subheadings.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 5801.90.10, is crucial. While 5801.90.10 specifically covers pile and chenille fabrics derived from vegetable fibers other than cotton, this category, 5801.90.20, is for fabrics made from any other textile materials not explicitly mentioned elsewhere. This includes synthetic fibers, man-made fibers, wool, silk, or blends thereof, where the predominant textile material does not align with the "vegetable fibers, except cotton" designation.

Further refinement within this category is provided by its subcategories. 5801.90.20.10 specifically addresses fabrics with a high silk content, requiring 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste. The remaining "other" subcategory, 5801.90.20.90, serves as a residual classification for all other woven pile and chenille fabrics made of textile materials not falling into the silk-specific subdivision, thus ensuring all relevant products are appropriately accounted for.