5516.32 - Dyed:

This HTS category, 5516.32, specifically classifies woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers that are dyed. These fabrics must contain less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, and must be mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. The key characteristic defining this sub-heading is that the fabric has undergone a dyeing process, resulting in a uniform color throughout.

It is crucial to distinguish 5516.32 from its siblings. 5516.31 covers similar fabrics that are either unbleached or bleached, meaning they have not yet been dyed to a specific color. Conversely, 5516.33 pertains to woven fabrics where the yarns themselves are of different colors, creating a patterned or variegated effect. Furthermore, 5516.34 deals with fabrics that have been printed with designs after weaving, differing from the uniform coloration achieved through dyeing in 5516.32.

Within 5516.32, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification based on the proportion of wool or fine animal hair present. The subcategories provide specific criteria for distinguishing between fabrics with a significant content of these materials (5516.32.05) and all other dyed woven fabrics meeting the primary criteria of this heading (5516.32.10.00). This detailed breakdown ensures accurate tariff application based on the precise material composition of the blended fabric.