6005.42.00 - Dyed

This HTS category, 6005.42.00, specifically covers warp knit fabrics manufactured from artificial fibers that have been dyed. Warp knitting involves a process where yarn is formed into loops by a series of parallel yarns, creating a fabric structure that is distinct from weft knitting. The critical characteristic for this classification is the dyeing process applied to the fabric after its construction.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling categories by the specific treatment of color. Unlike unbleached or bleached fabrics (6005.41.00), these fabrics have undergone a dyeing process to impart a uniform color. Furthermore, they differ from fabrics made of yarns of different colors (6005.43.00), where the multi-colored effect is achieved through the use of pre-dyed or differently colored yarns during the knitting process, and from printed fabrics (6005.44.00), which feature designs applied after the fabric has been knitted.

Within this dyed warp knit category, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification. These subcategories differentiate based on specific construction or subsequent treatments. For instance, open-work fabrics (6005.42.00.10) are separately classified due to their unique perforated or meshed structure. The "Other" designation encompasses all remaining dyed warp knit fabrics of artificial fibers that do not fall under the more specific open-work classification, allowing for a comprehensive coverage of this group.