5408.34 - Printed:

This category, HTS Code 5408.34, encompasses woven fabrics manufactured from artificial filament yarn that are specifically characterized by being printed. This includes fabrics made from artificial filament yarn, as well as those derived from materials classified under heading 5405. The "printed" designation signifies that a pattern or design has been applied to the fabric after its weaving, differentiating it from fabrics that derive their color from dyed yarns or yarns of different colors woven together.

In contrast to its siblings, 5408.34 is distinct from 5408.31 (unbleached or bleached fabrics), 5408.32 (dyed fabrics), and 5408.33 (fabrics woven from yarns of different colors). While the latter categories describe inherent coloring methods or yarn compositions, 5408.34 specifically addresses fabrics where a print has been applied post-weaving, creating the visual effect. The printing process can involve various techniques, such as screen printing, digital printing, or roller printing, resulting in diverse patterns and color applications.

Within this classification, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification based on the presence of other fibers. The first subcategory pertains to printed fabrics that are mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, indicating a blend with natural animal fibers. The second subcategory, "Other," covers all remaining printed woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn that do not meet the criteria for the mixed-fiber classification, providing a residual category for pure artificial filament printed fabrics or those mixed with materials other than wool or fine animal hair.