5407.93.20.40 - Printcloth (626) 🖩

This classification covers "Printcloth," a specific type of woven fabric characterized by its suitability for printing. Printcloth typically refers to plain-weave fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, often made with a relatively high thread count, designed to accept and hold printed designs effectively. The term "printcloth" implies a fabric that is usually unfinished or prepared for subsequent printing processes, distinguishing it from fabrics that may be dyed or finished in other ways prior to import.

Within the "Other" subcategory of "Of yarns of different colors," this classification for Printcloth differentiates itself from its siblings based on its primary intended use. Poplin or broadcloth (5407.93.20.20) and sheeting (5407.93.20.30) are also plain-weave fabrics but are often defined by their construction and end-use in bedding or apparel without the specific emphasis on printability. Satin weave or twill weave (5407.93.20.50) fabrics, by contrast, have distinct weave structures that create a different surface appearance and drape, making them generally less suited for detailed printing compared to the finer, more even surface of printcloth.

As a leaf node, this classification represents a specific endpoint within the HTS structure, meaning there are no further subdivisions for this particular code. Classification decisions at this level hinge on a precise identification of the fabric's construction, the type of synthetic filament yarn used, and evidence of its designation or suitability for printing. The presence of a printed design on the fabric itself would typically lead to classification under a different heading or subheading depending on the nature of the printing and the fabric's other characteristics.