5516.93.00 - Of yarns of different colors

This HTS category, 5516.93.00, encompasses woven fabrics composed of artificial staple fibers where the yarns used in their construction are of different colors. This means the fabric's visual characteristic of multiple colors arises from the yarns themselves being pre-dyed or inherently colored prior to weaving, rather than the fabric being treated after weaving to achieve its coloration. The key distinguishing factor is the presence of distinct yarn colors forming the patterned or multi-hued appearance.

Unlike its sibling categories, 5516.93.00 is specifically for fabrics with multi-colored yarns. Category 5516.91.00 pertains to unbleached or bleached fabrics, indicating a lack of any color treatment. Category 5516.92.00 covers fabrics that are dyed after weaving, meaning the entire fabric piece is uniformly colored. Similarly, 5516.94.00 refers to printed fabrics, where a pattern is applied to a solid background after weaving. Therefore, 5516.93.00 is reserved for the inherent yarn coloration creating the multi-color effect before or during the weaving process.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to provide more granular classification based on specific fabric types and weaves. Subcategory 5516.93.00.10 covers "Blue denim," indicating a specific type of woven fabric characterized by its blue warp and white weft yarns. Category 5516.93.00.20 is designated for fabrics featuring a "Jacquard weave," a complex weaving technique used to create intricate patterns. The residual "Other" category, 5516.93.00.90, serves to classify any remaining woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers with different colored yarns that do not fall under the more specific subheadings.