5407.44.00 - Printed

This category specifically covers woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, particularly those composed of 85 percent or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, which have been *printed*. Printing imparts a pattern or design onto the fabric surface, distinguishing it from other treatment processes. The base fabric must meet the criteria of heading 5404, implying it is woven and constructed from synthetic filament yarns.

Unlike its sibling categories, this classification is defined by the finishing process of printing. "Unbleached or bleached" fabrics (5407.41.00) are in a more raw state. "Dyed" fabrics (5407.42.00) have a uniform color applied throughout the material. "Of yarns of different colors" (5407.43) refers to fabrics where the coloration is achieved by using yarns of varying hues during the weaving process itself, rather than by applying a printed design after weaving.

The subcategories within 5407.44.00 further refine classification based on the fabric's weight per square meter. This distinction is crucial for customs purposes as it can influence duty rates and statistical tracking. Fabrics weighing not more than 170 g/m² are differentiated from those weighing more than 170 g/m². This weight criterion is a common factor in the classification of textiles, reflecting differences in fabric density and the amount of material used.