5516.41.00.90 - Other (220)

This HTS category, 5516.41.00.90, specifically encompasses "Other" woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers that contain less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers and are mixed mainly or solely with cotton. The crucial defining characteristic here is the "Other" designation, indicating that these fabrics do not fall into the more specific categories of poplin, broadcloth, printcloth, cheesecloth, lawns, voiles, batistes, or duck, all of which are classified under the same parent heading. The primary distinguishing factor from its siblings lies in the absence of these specific weave structures or fabric types, meaning the fabric's construction or intended end-use does not align with those defined subtypes.

To further clarify, while the parent heading addresses unbleached or bleached woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers mixed with cotton, this particular subcategory captures those that are not precisely described by the more granular enumerations. For instance, a fabric with a unique weave pattern not recognized as poplin, or a fabric with a specific density and texture that doesn't match the characteristics of cheesecloth, would likely be found here. The classification hinges on the absence of specific identifying features that would place it in a more narrowly defined sibling category.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories that subdivide this classification. Therefore, the focus remains on identifying woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers mixed with cotton that do not meet the precise descriptive criteria of the other categories at this level. Importers and exporters should carefully examine the weave, construction, and any specific fabric designations to ensure accurate classification and avoid misapplication.