5516.12.00.10 - Plain weave (611)

This HTS classification, 5516.12.00.10, specifically covers woven fabrics that are made predominantly from artificial staple fibers and are dyed. The key characteristic is that the fabric must contain 85 percent or more by weight of artificial staple fibers. The "plain weave" designation is a critical qualifier, indicating a specific construction where each warp yarn interlaces with each weft yarn, creating a simple, repetitive pattern. These fabrics are intended for a variety of end-uses, and their primary classification hinges on their material composition and the dye treatment they have undergone.

To correctly classify fabrics within this group, it is essential to differentiate them from their siblings. HTS 5516.12.00.20, for example, covers dyed woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers that are constructed with a satin or twill weave. These weaves produce different surface textures and visual patterns compared to the plain weave. Similarly, HTS 5516.12.00.90 encompasses all other dyed woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers that do not fall under the plain, satin, or twill weave descriptions, serving as a residual category for other woven constructions.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories to describe. Therefore, the focus for practical classification rests on ensuring the fabric meets the stipulated criteria of containing at least 85 percent artificial staple fibers, being dyed, and exhibiting a plain weave construction. Any deviation in material percentage, dyeing status, or weave type would necessitate re-evaluation for classification under a different HTS code.