5102.19 - Other:

This HTS category, 5102.19, encompasses fine animal hair that is not carded or combed, excluding hair specifically derived from Kashmir (cashmere) goats. It covers a variety of fine animal hair fibers, such as alpaca, llama, vicuña, yak, angora rabbit, and camel hair, provided they have undergone minimal processing, typically limited to degreasing or carbonization. The key characteristic is the absence of carding or combing, meaning the fibers retain a degree of natural entanglement and length variation that distinguishes them from further processed materials.

The primary distinction of this category from its sibling, 5102.11, lies in the specific animal source. While 5102.11 exclusively pertains to fine animal hair originating from Kashmir (cashmere) goats, 5102.19 includes all other types of fine animal hair that meet the "not carded or combed" criteria. This ensures a clear separation for tariff purposes based on the distinct economic and sourcing characteristics of cashmere versus other fine animal hair types.

Within the "Fine animal hair" grouping, the subcategories under 5102.19 further refine the classification based on the extent of initial processing. The subcategory ": Not processed in any manner beyond the degreased or carbonized condition:" specifically addresses hair that has undergone only these basic cleaning or preparation steps. The subsequent subcategory, ": Other:", will then capture fine animal hair that has undergone slightly more processing but still falls short of being carded or combed, or has other distinguishing features not covered by the first subcategory, thereby capturing the residual and diverse range of such materials.