5516.43.00.15 - Other denim (218)

This HTS category, 5516.43.00.15, specifically covers "Other denim" made from artificial staple fibers. It falls under the broader classification of woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers that contain less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, and are composed of yarns of different colors. The "Other denim" designation distinguishes these fabrics from specific types of denim already categorized, such as "Blue denim" (5516.43.00.10). This implies that fabrics classified here, while fitting the general criteria of denim woven from artificial staple fibers with cotton blends, do not possess the characteristic blue coloration that defines the sibling category.

The key characteristic defining this subcategory is its deviation from the standard "blue denim." While it shares the foundational requirements of being a woven fabric of artificial staple fibers, predominantly blended with cotton, and using yarns of different colors, it is not classified as the specifically designated "Blue denim." This distinction often hinges on the specific dyeing processes, the combination of colored yarns employed, or other weave constructions that result in a denim appearance but are not the archetypal blue.

As a leaf node within the HTS, this category does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the focus for classification purposes within 5516.43.00.15 is on confirming that the fabric meets all the preceding criteria: it is a woven fabric of artificial staple fibers; contains less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers; is mixed mainly or solely with cotton; uses yarns of different colors; and exhibits characteristics of denim but is not classified as "Blue denim." Practical considerations for classification may involve examining the weave structure, the color of the warp and weft yarns, and the absence of a dominant blue hue characteristic of denim.