5102.19.20.00 - Hair of the camel

This HTS category, 5102.19.20.00, specifically classifies hair of the camel that has not undergone any processing beyond degreasing or carbonization. This means the hair is in its raw, natural state, having been cleaned of grease and natural oils (degreased) or treated with carbon to remove impurities and vegetable matter (carbonized), but without further carding or combing. This encompasses the unspun fibers as they are harvested from the camel.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 5102.19.60 (Other), is crucial. While both fall under "Fine animal hair: Other," 5102.19.20.00 is the designated classification for camel hair meeting the specific condition of being only degreased or carbonized. The "Other" sibling would therefore cover fine animal hairs from species other than camel, or camel hair that has undergone further processing beyond these initial steps but still falls under the broader "fine animal hair" designation.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 5102.19.20.00 depends entirely on the material being identified as camel hair and confirmed to be only degreased or carbonized, with no subsequent mechanical or chemical treatments that would place it in a different sub-heading. This precise definition ensures accurate and consistent application for import and export purposes.