5516.24.00.30 - Printcloth (626)

This HTS category, 5516.24.00.30, specifically classifies printed woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers that contain less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, with the remainder being man-made filaments, and are not specifically designated as poplin, broadcloth, sheeting, or satin/twill weave. The "Printcloth (626)" designation within this code indicates that these fabrics are generally of a plain weave construction and are commonly used for printing, often serving as a base fabric for patterned textiles.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. While 5516.24.00.10 covers poplin or broadcloth, and 5516.24.00.20 encompasses sheeting, and 5516.24.00.40 is reserved for satin or twill weaves, this particular code is for other types of printed fabrics that do not fit those specific weave structures. It acts as a residual category for printed woven fabrics meeting the material composition requirements but lacking the characteristic weave of the other named subcategories.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 5516.24.00.30. Therefore, classification into this code relies on meeting all the preceding criteria: being a woven fabric of artificial staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments, being printed, and not being specifically classified as poplin, broadcloth, sheeting, satin weave, or twill weave. The term "Printcloth" serves as a general descriptor for fabrics of this type and weave, commonly used as a base for decorative printing.