5516.24.00.40 - Satin weave or twill weave (628)

This HTS category, 5516.24.00.40, specifically classifies printed 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 mainly or solely with man-made filaments. The weave structure for this particular subheading is limited to a satin weave or a twill weave. Examples within this category would include printed satin-weave fabrics or printed twill-weave fabrics where the primary fiber content is artificial staple fibers blended with man-made filaments, and the goods have undergone a printing process.

This subheading distinguishes itself from its siblings by its specific weave requirement. While other subheadings within 5516.24.00 cover printed fabrics made from artificial staple fibers and man-made filaments, they are defined by different weave structures such as poplin or broadcloth (5516.24.00.10), sheeting (5516.24.00.20), and printcloth (5516.24.00.30). Therefore, the critical differentiating factor for classification under 5516.24.00.40 is the presence of a satin or twill weave in conjunction with the specified fiber composition and printing.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification is finalized at this level based on the fiber composition, the presence of man-made filaments, the printing process, and the satin or twill weave structure. Importers and exporters must ensure these specific criteria are met to correctly classify their goods under this subheading.