6006.22 - Dyed:

This HTS category, 6006.22, encompasses knitted or crocheted fabrics of cotton that have been dyed. The dyeing process imparts a uniform color to the entire fabric, distinguishing it from fabrics made from yarns of different colors or those that are printed. These fabrics are constructed using methods that result in loops of yarn being interlocked, creating a flexible and stretchable textile.

It is important to differentiate this category from its siblings. 6006.21 covers unbleached or bleached cotton knitted or crocheted fabrics, which have not undergone any coloring process beyond preparing the fibers. 6006.23 specifically addresses fabrics composed of cotton yarns of varying inherent colors woven or knitted together, creating a patterned effect due to the combination of colors. Lastly, 6006.24 pertains to cotton knitted or crocheted fabrics that have been printed with designs or patterns. Therefore, 6006.22 is exclusively for cotton fabrics that have been dyed to a single, consistent hue after knitting or crocheting.

Within 6006.22, further distinctions are made to refine classification. Subcategory 6006.22.10.00 is for circular knit fabrics made entirely of cotton yarns with a metric number exceeding 100 per single yarn, indicating a finer thread count. The residual category, 6006.22.90, covers all other dyed knitted or crocheted cotton fabrics that do not meet the specific criteria for the finer yarn count classification. This hierarchical structure allows for precise categorization based on construction and yarn characteristics.