5516.22.00 - Dyed

This HTS category, 5516.22.00, covers woven fabrics manufactured from artificial staple fibers. A key characteristic of these fabrics is that they contain less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, and are mixed primarily or solely with man-made filaments. The defining feature of this particular subcategory is that the fabric has been dyed. This dyeing process imparts a uniform color or coloration to the fabric.

To distinguish this category from its siblings, it is important to note the specific coloration method. Unlike 5516.21.00 (Unbleached or bleached), these fabrics have undergone a dyeing process. Furthermore, it differs from 5516.23.00 (Of yarns of different colors), which are characterized by the use of yarns that are already colored, resulting in patterned or multi-toned effects during weaving. It is also distinct from 5516.24.00 (Printed), where the coloring is applied to the surface of the woven fabric after its construction.

Within this dyed category, further subdivisions exist to provide more granular classification based on specific weave types and fabric constructions. These include classifications for poplin or broadcloth (5516.22.00.10), sheeting (5516.22.00.20), printcloth (5516.22.00.30), and satin weave or twill weave fabrics (5516.22.00.40). An "Other" category (5516.22.00.90) is also available for dyed woven fabrics meeting the parent criteria but not falling into the more specific weave types. These subcategories allow for precise identification based on the fabric's structural characteristics and intended end-use.