5516.93.00.90 - Other (218) 🖩

This HTS category, 5516.93.00.90, encompasses woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers that are characterized by the use of yarns of different colors but do not fall into more specific subcategories. These fabrics are constructed from artificial staple fibers (fibers of man-made materials that have been cut or broken into short lengths) and are woven using threads of varying colors to create distinct patterns or visual effects. The "Other" designation indicates that this classification serves as a residual category for fabrics meeting the general criteria but not specifically described elsewhere within the 5516.93.00 subheadings.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. While 5516.93.00.10 specifically covers "Blue denim" made from artificial staple fibers, and 5516.93.00.20 addresses "Jacquard weave" fabrics also made from these fibers, this residual category captures all other woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers that incorporate yarns of different colors but are not identifiable as blue denim or produced using a jacquard weaving technique. The key differentiating factor lies in the specific pattern or construction method, with this category applying to any other combination of colored yarns in the woven structure.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, classification within 5516.93.00.90 relies on ensuring the fabric meets the core requirements of being woven, composed of artificial staple fibers, and utilizing yarns of different colors, while also confirming it does not qualify for any of the more specific sibling classifications such as blue denim or jacquard weaves. This ensures that all remaining woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers featuring multicolored yarns find their appropriate place within the tariff schedule.