6005.38.00.20 - Stitch-bonded goods (223)

This HTS classification, 6005.38.00.20, specifically covers stitch-bonded fabrics that are warp knitted, fall outside the scope of headings 6001 to 6004, and are composed of synthetic fibers. These fabrics are characterized by their construction where yarns are bound together by stitching in a warp-knitting process. The "other" designation indicates that they do not fall into more specific sub-classifications within stitch-bonded warp knit fabrics of synthetic fibers.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 6005.38.00.80 ("Other"), is crucial for accurate classification. While both are stitch-bonded, warp-knitted fabrics of synthetic fibers, the .80 code acts as a residual category for any such fabrics not specifically detailed elsewhere. This .20 subcategory is intended for stitch-bonded warp knit fabrics where the yarns are of different colors, implying a more complex or deliberate coloring within the fabric structure, as opposed to a uniform or blended color that might fall under a broader "other" designation.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification at this level relies heavily on the precise definition of "stitch-bonded" and "warp knit," alongside confirming the material composition is solely of synthetic fibers and that the yarns are indeed of different colors, differentiating it from undyed or single-colored variants. Examples might include certain types of technical textiles, linings, or specialized interlinings where a distinct multi-color stitch-bonding pattern is present.