5516.22.00.30 - Printcloth (626) 🖩

This classification covers woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers that are dyed. These fabrics contain less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, and are mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments. The term "printcloth" is a general descriptor for a certain type of fabric often used for printing, characterized by its plain weave and relatively fine construction, though the specific weave structure for this "printcloth" subcategory is not explicitly defined here beyond its general usage.

To distinguish this subcategory from its siblings, note that 5516.22.00.10 specifically refers to poplin or broadcloth, which are identifiable by their distinct weave structures and finishes. Similarly, 5516.22.00.20 is designated for sheeting, often associated with bedding textiles. 5516.22.00.40 is for fabrics with a satin or twill weave, which are characterized by their specific thread interlacing patterns. This "printcloth" category captures dyed woven fabrics that do not fit these more specific weave or end-use designations, representing a broader application for printed fabrics made from the specified fiber blends.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification decision for a particular dyed woven fabric under this code hinges on whether it meets the general criteria of being composed of artificial staple fibers mixed with man-made filaments, being less than 85% artificial staple fibers by weight, being dyed, and not fitting the more specific descriptions of poplin, broadcloth, sheeting, or satin/twill weaves. The term "printcloth" in this context serves as a functional grouping for such dyed fabrics intended for printing applications.