Polyester Terry Cloth Fabric
This is a weft pile fabric made from man-made polyester fibers, featuring uncut loops on one side similar to towel material. It falls under HTS 5801.33.00.00 as it is a woven weft pile fabric of man-made fibers, not classified under headings 5802 or 5806. Commonly used for upholstery and bath linens.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If looped terry fabric is warp knitted rather than woven
Knitted pile fabrics of man-made fibers fall under Chapter 60, not woven pile in 5801.
If coated or laminated with plastics for waterproofing
Chapter note excludes textile fabrics impregnated or coated from Chapter 58; moves to Chapter 59.
If made on a jacquard loom with specific intricate patterns
Jacquard-woven fabrics have separate heading 5802 regardless of pile construction.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content exceeds 85% man-made fibers via lab testing to confirm classification under 5801.33
• Provide weave structure documentation showing weft pile construction to avoid reclassification as simple woven fabric
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Uncut weft pile fabric of polyester with characteristic ridges formed by floats, used for apparel and crafts. HTS 5801.33.00.00 covers this as other weft pile of man-made fibers. Floats distinguish it from cut pile velvet.
Polypropylene Loop Pile Upholstery
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Viscose Flocked Weft Pile Fabric
Man-made viscose fabric with flocked weft pile surface for decorative wall coverings. Falls under 5801.33.00.00 as woven weft pile of man-made fibers. Flock fibers attached to weft pile base.
Nylon Velvet Upholstery Fabric
A cut pile weft pile fabric made from nylon man-made fibers, used for furniture covering with a plush velvet surface. Classified in HTS 5801.33.00.00 as other weft pile fabrics of man-made fibers. The pile is formed by extra weft threads inserted during weaving.
Acrylic Chenille Curtain Fabric
Chenille fabric of acrylic man-made fibers where pile yarns form a caterpillar-like texture via weft insertion. Falls under HTS 5801.33.00.00 as weft pile fabrics other than those in 5802 or 5806. Used for decorative window treatments.
Rayon Plush Toy Lining Fabric
Soft weft pile fabric of rayon man-made fibers used as lining for stuffed animals, with dense cut pile. Classified HTS 5801.33.00.00 for man-made weft pile fabrics. Pile created by extra weft threads sheared after weaving.