5516.24.00.85 - Discharge printed (629)

This HTS category, 5516.24.00.85, specifically covers woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers that contain less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, are mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments, and have been discharge printed. The "discharge printed" designation is crucial, indicating a specific printing technique where a color is removed from a dyed fabric to create a pattern, rather than applying color to an undyed base.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 5516.24.00.95, which is designated for "Other" printed fabrics of artificial staple fibers. The distinction lies in the printing method; this category strictly applies to discharge printing, whereas the "Other" category would encompass all other forms of printing techniques applied to these fabrics.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 5516.24.00.85 relies heavily on the accurate identification of the fabric's composition (less than 85% artificial staple fibers, predominantly mixed with man-made filaments) and the confirmed application of the discharge printing process. Importers and exporters must ensure their documentation clearly reflects these specific characteristics to ensure accurate customs declaration.