5408.24.90.40 - Discharge printed (618)

This HTS classification covers printed woven fabrics primarily composed of artificial filament or strip, specifically those weighing more than 170 grams per square meter. The "discharge printed" designation indicates a specific printing technique where a color is removed from a dyed fabric to create a pattern, a method that distinguishes these fabrics from other printed varieties. These are robust fabrics, suitable for applications requiring durability and a decorative finish.

Within the broader category of "Other," this particular subheading (5408.24.90.40) isolates discharge printed fabrics exceeding the 170 g/m² weight threshold. It is distinct from its sibling, 5408.24.90.50, which encompasses other printed fabrics of artificial filament yarn that may utilize different printing methods or fall outside this specific weight range. The distinction is crucial for accurate tariff application based on the fabrication method and material weight.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification rests definitively on the material composition (85% or more artificial filament or strip), the printing method (discharge printing), and the weight (over 170 g/m²). Examples of goods that would fall under this category include heavy-duty upholstery fabrics, durable decorative panels, or custom-designed industrial textiles that meet all the specified criteria.