5516.93.00.20 - Jacquard weave (220)

This HTS category, 5516.93.00.20, specifically classifies woven fabrics manufactured from artificial staple fibers that are characterized by a jacquard weave. A jacquard weave is a complex loom mechanism that allows for intricate patterns and designs to be woven directly into the fabric, often creating raised or textured effects. This classification applies when the fabric is made from yarns of different colors and features such a patterned weave.

Within the broader "Of yarns of different colors" subcategory, this specific HTS code distinguishes itself from its siblings. 5516.93.00.10 is reserved for "Blue denim," which, while often a woven fabric of different colored yarns, has a specific construction and appearance not applicable to all jacquard weaves. The sibling category 5516.93.00.90, "Other," covers woven fabrics of different colored yarns that do not meet the specific criteria for jacquard weave or blue denim, thus serving as a residual category for other constructions.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories under 5516.93.00.20. Therefore, the focus for classification within this code rests on confirming the material (artificial staple fibers), the weave construction (jacquard), and the use of different colored yarns to create the distinct pattern inherent in a jacquard design. Examples of such fabrics would include those used for upholstery, decorative home textiles, and apparel where a sophisticated, patterned textile is desired.