5516.94.00.30 - Printcloth (615)

This HTS classification, 5516.94.00.30, specifically covers "Printcloth" manufactured from artificial staple fibers. This designation refers to a type of woven fabric characterized by its medium weight, plain weave construction, and typically fine to medium yarn count, making it suitable for printing with decorative patterns. The broad category of "Other" woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers that are "Printed" is thus narrowed down to this specific weave and end-use.

Distinguishing printcloth from its sibling categories is crucial for accurate classification. For instance, while 5516.94.00.10 covers poplin or broadcloth, these are generally distinguished by a finer weave and often a higher thread count, resulting in a smoother finish. Similarly, sheeting (5516.94.00.20) is typically heavier and wider, intended for bedding. Other siblings like cheesecloth, lawns, and voiles (5516.94.00.40) are characterized by their open, lightweight weaves, while duck (5516.94.00.50) is a heavier, more durable fabric, often with a plain or twill weave. Satin weave or twill weave fabrics (5516.94.00.60) are identified by their specific weave structures that create a distinct surface luster or diagonal ribbing, respectively, which differs from the plain weave characteristic of printcloth.

As 5516.94.00.30 is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification within this code relies on the confirmed identification of the fabric as a printed woven material made from artificial staple fibers, exhibiting the specific characteristics associated with "printcloth," such as its medium weight, plain weave, and suitability for decorative printing, differentiating it from other printed fabrics made from similar fibers.