5516.24.00.20 - Sheeting (627)

This HTS category, 5516.24.00.20, specifically classifies "Sheeting" woven fabrics composed of artificial staple fibers. To fall under this heading, the fabric must contain less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, with the remainder being man-made filaments. The defining characteristic for this particular subheading is that the fabric has been printed. This implies that a design or pattern has been applied to the fabric after its initial weaving.

This category is distinguished from its siblings primarily by its specific weave structure and printing. For instance, 5516.24.00.10 covers "Poplin or broadcloth," which are specific types of weaves. Similarly, 5516.24.00.30 refers to "Printcloth," and 5516.24.00.40 details "Satin weave or twill weave." While other siblings may also be printed, the distinction here is that "Sheeting" is a distinct weave type, and its printed variants are classified separately from poplin, printcloth, or satin/twill weaves. The "Other" category at the same level would encompass printed fabrics that do not fit the descriptions of poplin, broadcloth, printcloth, satin, twill, or sheeting.

As a leaf node, 5516.24.00.20 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the classification is definitive based on the combination of material composition (less than 85% artificial staple fibers, mixed with man-made filaments), the fact that it is a woven fabric of artificial staple fibers, and that the fabric is printed and specifically designated as sheeting. Classification experts will focus on identifying the weave structure and confirming the presence of printing to accurately assign goods to this subheading.