5516.21.00.30 - Printcloth (626)

This classification, HTS Code 5516.21.00.30, pertains to woven fabrics specifically identified as "Printcloth." These fabrics are characterized by being made from artificial staple fibers. Crucially, they contain less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, with the remaining material being a blend primarily or solely with man-made filaments. The fabrics within this subcategory are either in an unbleached or bleached state, indicating their processing level prior to printing or further finishing.

Printcloth, in this context, is distinguished from its siblings by its specific weave and intended use. While 5516.21.00.10 covers poplin and broadcloth, and 5516.21.00.40 covers satin or twill weaves, this classification is reserved for a distinct type of cloth often used for printing. Sheeting, classified under 5516.21.00.20, generally refers to fabrics with a plain weave and a heavier construction suitable for bedding. The "Other" category (5516.21.00.90) serves as a residual for fabrics meeting the overarching criteria but not fitting into the more specific weave types.

As a leaf node, 5516.21.00.30 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification under this code relies on a careful assessment of the fabric's fiber content (less than 85% artificial staple fiber, blended with man-made filaments), its unbleached or bleached condition, and its designation as "Printcloth." Customs professionals should consider the typical construction and end-use associated with printcloth to ensure accurate classification, differentiating it from other woven fabric types within heading 5516.