5408.23.29.60 - Weighing more than 170 g/m² (618)

This HTS category, 5408.23.29.60, specifically classifies woven fabrics manufactured from artificial filament yarn that weigh more than 170 grams per square meter. These fabrics fall under the broader group of woven fabrics of artificial filament, which themselves must contain at least 85% artificial filament or strip by weight. The "of yarns of different colors" designation further narrows the scope to fabrics where the yarns are intentionally of varying colors, distinguishing them from monochromatic woven materials.

The critical distinguishing factor within this immediate grouping lies in the fabric's weight per square meter. This subcategory, 5408.23.29.60, is for those fabrics exceeding the 170 g/m² threshold. Its sibling, 5408.23.29.30, covers comparable woven fabrics that weigh 170 g/m² or less. Therefore, the precise determination of the fabric's weight is the decisive element for accurate classification between these two categories.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification decisions under this code will rely on the established criteria of being a woven fabric of artificial filament yarn, containing at least 85% artificial filament or strip, featuring yarns of different colors, and meeting the specific weight requirement of being over 170 g/m². Examples of goods that might fall here include heavier-weight artificial silk fabrics, such as those used for upholstery, draperies, or more robust apparel where a significant hand or drape is desired.