5516.33 - Of yarns of different colors:

This HTS category, 5516.33, specifically classifies woven fabrics composed of artificial staple fibers that are presented in yarns of different colors. Crucially, these fabrics must contain less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers and be mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. The presence of multiple colors within the yarns is a defining characteristic of this particular sub-heading.

This classification is distinct from its siblings. Unlike 5516.31, which covers unbleached or bleached fabrics, or 5516.32, which pertains to dyed fabrics, this category focuses on the inherent coloring of the yarns themselves, rather than a subsequent dyeing process. Similarly, it differs from 5516.34, which applies to fabrics where the pattern is achieved through printing after weaving. The "yarns of different colors" aspect is the primary differentiator.

Within this category, further distinctions are made based on the proportion of wool or fine animal hair present. Subcategories exist to address fabrics containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, and a residual category for "Other" fabrics that meet the primary criteria but do not fall into the more specific sub-heading. This allows for a more granular classification based on the blend of artificial staple fibers and wool or fine animal hair.