5516.42.00.50 - Duck (219)

This HTS classification, 5516.42.00.50, specifically covers woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers that are dyed. To fall under this heading, the fabric must contain less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers and be mixed mainly or solely with cotton. The "dyed" designation signifies that the fabric has undergone a coloring process, resulting in a uniform color across its surface, as opposed to being printed or having inherent color from the fiber itself.

This category is distinguished from its siblings by the specific finish applied. For instance, while 5516.42.00.10 covers poplin or broadcloth, and 5516.42.00.60 describes satin or twill weaves, this particular classification hinges on the fabric being dyed. Other siblings might cover specific weaves like printcloth (5516.42.00.30) or other constructions such as cheesecloth, lawns, voiles, or batistes (5516.42.00.40). The defining characteristic here is the dyeing process applied to the artificial staple fiber/cotton blend.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Classification within 5516.42.00.50 is definitive once the criteria of being a dyed woven fabric, with less than 85% artificial staple fibers and primarily mixed with cotton, are met. Practical classification relies on verifying the material composition and confirming the dyeing process as the primary method of coloration.