5516.13.00.00 - Of yarns of different colors (611) 🖩

This HTS category, 5516.13.00.00, specifically classifies woven fabrics composed primarily of artificial staple fibers, where the defining characteristic is the use of yarns of different colors in their construction. These fabrics are distinct from those classified under 5516.11.00 (unbleached or bleached), 5516.12.00 (dyed fabrics where the color is uniform), and 5516.14.00 (printed fabrics). The presence of yarns that are inherently of different colors before weaving is the key determinant for classification within this subheading, creating a multi-tonal or patterned effect from the outset of the fabric's creation.

The woven fabrics falling under this heading must contain 85 percent or more by weight of artificial staple fibers, aligning with the broader scope of Chapter 55. The "yarns of different colors" criterion means that the coloration is achieved through the selection of pre-dyed or naturally colored staple fibers spun into yarns of contrasting hues, which are then woven together. This contrasts with fabrics that achieve their coloration through post-weaving processes like dyeing or printing.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification at this level hinges solely on the confirmed presence of artificial staple fibers (at least 85% by weight) and the specific method of achieving multi-coloration through the use of inherently different colored yarns during the weaving process. Examples include fabrics woven with yarns of red and blue, or black and white, to create a checked or striped appearance directly from the loom.