5516.43.00 - Of yarns of different colors

This HTS classification, 5516.43.00, specifically covers woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers that contain less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, primarily or solely mixed with cotton. The defining characteristic of this category is that the yarns used in the construction of the fabric are of different colors. This coloration can be achieved through various methods, but the key distinction is the presence of multiple yarn colors contributing to the overall visual appearance of the fabric.

To differentiate this from its siblings, it's important to note the color treatment of the fabric. Category 5516.41.00 pertains to fabrics that are either unbleached or bleached, meaning they have undergone minimal or no dyeing. Category 5516.42.00 includes fabrics that have been dyed a uniform color. In contrast, 5516.43.00 applies to fabrics where distinct yarn colors create the pattern or overall hue, rather than a single dyeing process applied to the finished fabric. Category 5516.44.00 then addresses fabrics that have been printed, a process that applies a pattern to the surface of the fabric after it has been woven.

Within this classification, further distinctions are made based on the weave structure and other specific characteristics. For instance, specific subcategories may exist for fabrics woven with a jacquard weave, which allows for intricate patterns created by selectively lifting warp threads. Other subcategories might exist for "Other" fabrics within this color-defined group, indicating a need for more granular classification based on specific weave types or construction not otherwise specified. These subdivisions help to precisely categorize the diverse range of woven fabrics fitting the core criteria of artificial staple fiber content, cotton blend, and multi-colored yarns.