6005.44.00 - Printed

This HTS category, 6005.44.00, specifically covers warp knit fabrics of artificial fibers that are printed. Warp knitting is a method where the yarns are interlooped in a zig-zag manner, creating a fabric with stability and a tendency not to run. The defining characteristic of this classification is the presence of printing on the fabric surface, which can be achieved through various methods such as screen printing, digital printing, or rotary printing, imparting designs, patterns, or colors onto the base warp knit fabric.

This "Printed" subcategory is distinct from its siblings. Unbleached or bleached fabrics (6005.41.00) are the raw or processed fabric without any added color or pattern. Dyed fabrics (6005.42.00) have a uniform color imparted to the yarn or fabric as a whole, while fabrics of yarns of different colors (6005.43.00) achieve their color variation through the use of yarns that are already colored prior to knitting. Therefore, 6005.44.00 is specifically for fabrics where a design or pattern is applied after the knitting process.

Within this printed category, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification. "Open-work fabrics" (6005.44.00.10) are distinguished by having intentional openings or decorative holes within the fabric structure, often created during the knitting process itself. The remaining subcategory, "Other," encompasses all printed warp knit fabrics of artificial fibers that do not meet the specific criteria of being open-work. This ensures that all printed warp knit fabrics of artificial fibers are appropriately classified.