5516.23.00.30 - Printcloth (626)

HTS 5516.23.00.30, designated as "Printcloth (626)," encompasses woven fabrics crafted from artificial staple fibers. These fabrics are characterized by containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, with the remaining portion being man-made filaments. The defining feature of this classification is that the yarns used to construct the fabric are of different colors, creating a multicolored appearance.

This specific classification for Printcloth distinguishes itself from its siblings based on the resulting weave and intended use. For instance, Poplin or broadcloth (5516.23.00.10) and Sheeting (5516.23.00.20) refer to specific weave structures or fabric constructions, while Satin weave or twill weave (5516.23.00.40) denotes distinct twill-based patterns. Printcloth, while also a woven fabric of multicolored yarns, generally refers to lighter-weight, plain-weave fabrics often used for apparel and home furnishings, where the multicolor effect is a primary visual characteristic, and the term "printcloth" itself is commonly understood within the textile trade to refer to these types of fabrics. The "Other" category (5516.23.00.90) serves as a residual for woven fabrics of this composition that do not fit the more specific descriptions of Poplin, Sheeting, Satin weave, twill weave, or Printcloth.

As a leaf node, HTS 5516.23.00.30 has no further subcategories. Classification within this code is determined by the material composition (less than 85% artificial staple fibers, mixed with man-made filaments), the presence of yarns of different colors, and the fabric's designation as "Printcloth" based on common trade understanding of its construction and end-use characteristics, often implying a plain weave and lighter weight for apparel or decorative purposes.