5407.91.20.40 - Printcloth (626)

This HTS category, 5407.91.20.40, specifically covers "Printcloth" made from synthetic filament yarn. Printcloth is generally characterized by its plain weave construction, a balanced warp and weft, and a medium to fine count. It is designed to be printed with various patterns and designs, making it a versatile fabric for apparel, home furnishings, and other textile applications. The classification as "unbleached or bleached" indicates that the fabric has undergone these basic preparatory processes but has not yet been dyed or further finished with specific colorations.

To distinguish this category from its siblings, consider the specific weave and intended use. While 5407.91.20.20 covers "Poplin or broadcloth," which also have plain weaves but are typically heavier and have a crisper hand, and 5407.91.20.30 pertains to "Sheeting," often used for bedding and characterized by its durability, printcloth occupies a distinct niche. Furthermore, 5407.91.20.50 refers to fabrics with a "Satin weave or twill weave," which have more complex interlacing patterns resulting in different surface appearances and drape than the plain weave of printcloth.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, precise classification within 5407.91.20.40 relies on identifying the fabric as specifically "Printcloth" based on its construction, intended use for printing, and the absence of other defining characteristics that would place it in a sibling category. Imported goods should meet the established textile characteristics and be identified as printcloth by trade nomenclature and common understanding within the textile industry to fall under this specific HTS code.