5515.29.00.25 - Printcloth (615)

This category, HTS Code 5515.29.00.25, specifically classifies "Printcloth" manufactured from synthetic staple fibers. Printcloth, in this context, generally refers to a closely woven fabric, often made with a plain weave, which is typically finished and prepared for printing with designs. These fabrics are characterized by their relatively fine threads and smooth surface, making them suitable for garment manufacturing and other textile applications where a printable base is required.

This classification distinguishes printcloth from other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers at the same level. For instance, sibling categories include fabrics like poplin or broadcloth (5515.29.00.15), which may have slightly different weave structures or yarn counts. Sheeting (5515.29.00.20) represents another distinct category, often characterized by its simpler weave and often a higher thread count in one direction. Duck (5515.29.00.35) and satin or twill weaves (5515.29.00.40) represent entirely different weave patterns, clearly differentiating them from the plain weave structure typically associated with printcloth.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification of printcloth under 5515.29.00.25 is definitive for fabrics meeting its specific descriptive criteria, without further subdivision. Classification within this code relies on identifying the fabric as "printcloth" and confirming that it is woven from synthetic staple fibers, aligning with the broader scope of Chapter 55 and Section XI.