6005.44.00.20 - Stitch-bonded goods (223)

This HTS category, 6005.44.00.20, specifically covers stitch-bonded fabrics made of artificial fibers that are printed and fall under the broader umbrella of warp knit fabrics. Stitch-bonding is a manufacturing process that creates textile fabrics by interlacing yarns with a knitting or looping action, resulting in a fabric that can exhibit characteristics of both knitted and woven materials. The "artificial fibers" designation indicates that the primary fiber content of these fabrics is manufactured, rather than natural, such as polyester, nylon, or rayon. The "printed" qualifier signifies that these stitch-bonded fabrics have undergone a printing process to apply patterns or designs.

This specific classification distinguishes itself from its sibling category, 6005.44.00.80 "Other," by the presence of a printed design. While both categories encompass stitch-bonded warp knit fabrics of artificial fibers, the "Other" category would include unprinted versions or those with different finishing processes that do not involve printing. The emphasis here is on the decorative or patterned aspect achieved through printing.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories within 6005.44.00.20. Classification at this level is determined by the combination of being a stitch-bonded fabric, its warp knit construction, its artificial fiber content, and the application of a printing process. Examples within this category might include printed technical textiles used for upholstery, apparel linings, or specialized industrial applications where the stitch-bonding offers particular stability and the printing adds aesthetic appeal.