5408.24.90.10 - Discharge printed (618)

This HTS classification, 5408.24.90.10, specifically designates discharge printed woven fabrics that are composed of 85% or more by weight of artificial filament or strip. The defining characteristic here is the "discharge printing" method, where a pattern is created by removing color from a previously dyed fabric. These fabrics fall under the broader category of woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn, excluding those made from continuous artificial monofilament of 67 decitex or more and of cross-sectional dimension not exceeding 1 mm.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 5408.24.90.20 ("Other"), by the specific printing technique employed. While the sibling category encompasses other printed woven fabrics within the same material and weight parameters, this node is exclusively for those utilizing the discharge printing process. This distinction is crucial for accurate tariff application, as the printing method can influence product valuation and trade regulations.

As this node is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification under 5408.24.90.10 hinges on the fulfillment of all preceding criteria: being a woven fabric of artificial filament, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament or strip, being printed (specifically via discharge printing), and weighing not more than 170 g/m². Examples of goods falling into this category might include certain types of decorative textiles, apparel linings, or upholstery fabrics where a discharge print pattern is present and the material composition and weight meet the specified thresholds.