5211.59.00.15 - Discharge printed (326)

This HTS category, 5211.59.00.15, specifically covers discharge printed woven fabrics of cotton that contain less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, are mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, and weigh more than 200 g/m². The "discharge printed" designation indicates a printing technique where a design is created by removing color from a dyed fabric, resulting in a pattern, often in a lighter shade or white, against a colored background. These fabrics are characterized by a satin weave or twill weave construction and fall under the broader subcategory of sateens.

The key differentiator for this specific code is the "discharge printed" method of decoration. Its sibling category, 5211.59.00.25, covers "Other" printed fabrics within this weave and composition structure, implying that any printed pattern not achieved through the discharge method would fall under that alternative classification. Therefore, the method of applying the print is the decisive factor for classification at this level.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 5211.59.00.15 is final for discharge printed sateen fabrics meeting the specified weight and fiber composition criteria. Importers and exporters should verify the printing technique used and ensure the fabric's weight and fiber content align with the requirements outlined in the parent categories to ensure accurate classification.