5407.69.20 - Dyed

This HTS category, 5407.69.20, specifically encompasses woven fabrics of synthetic filaments that are dyed. These fabrics must contain 85 percent or more by weight of polyester filaments and are classified as "other" within the broader group of woven fabrics containing polyester filaments. The "dyed" designation indicates that the fabric has undergone a coloring process after weaving, distinguishing it from fabrics that are unbleached, bleached, or printed.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 5407.69.10 covers fabrics that are either unbleached or bleached, meaning they have not yet been dyed or are in a preparatory state without applied color. Furthermore, 5407.69.90 applies to printed fabrics, where a design or pattern has been applied to the woven material, typically through screen, roller, or digital printing methods. Therefore, 5407.69.20 is reserved for fabrics that have been uniformly colored through dyeing processes.

The subcategories under 5407.69.20 further refine classification based on the physical weight of the fabric. 5407.69.20.10 applies to dyed polyester filament woven fabrics weighing not more than 170 grams per square meter, while 5407.69.20.60 covers those weighing more than 170 grams per square meter. This distinction is crucial for tariff purposes and often relates to the intended end-use and density of the fabric.