6001.92.00.10 - Velour (224) 🖩

This category encompasses velour fabrics that are knitted or crocheted and are specifically constructed to have a pile, including those with a long pile. Velour, by definition, is a type of textile fabric that resembles velvet but is typically made from man-made fibers and is knitted rather than woven. The classification criteria here focus on the fabric's construction (knitted or crocheted), its surface characteristic (pile), and its material composition (man-made fibers). The specific weight of the fabric, exceeding 271 grams per square meter, is another key determinant for inclusion in this subcategory.

Within the broader heading of "Pile fabrics, including 'long pile' fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted," and the subsequent "Other" and "Of man-made fibers" classifications, this particular subcategory distinguishes itself by the specific type of pile fabric and its weight. It is distinct from "terry" fabrics, which have loops of yarn, and other types of pile fabrics that might be woven or have different fiber compositions. The sibling category, 6001.92.00.20, likely covers other pile fabrics of man-made fibers that do not meet the weight specification of over 271 grams per square meter.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification into this code hinges on meeting all preceding criteria: the fabric must be knitted or crocheted, possess a pile (specifically velour in this instance), be made of man-made fibers, and have a weight exceeding 271 grams per square meter. Examples of goods falling under this classification would include heavy-weight knitted velour upholstery fabric or thick, plush knitted velour intended for apparel or home furnishings, provided they are not terry cloth.