5102.19.60 - Other

This HTS classification, 5102.19.60, encompasses fine animal hair that has not undergone any processing beyond degreasing or carbonization. Degreasing removes natural oils and grease from the hair, while carbonization involves burning away vegetable matter, leaving the pure animal hair. This category specifically excludes hair that has been carded or combed, as those processes represent a more advanced stage of preparation.

Within the broader category of "Fine animal hair: Other," this subcategory distinguishes itself from its sibling, 5102.19.20.00, which specifically covers hair of the camel. Therefore, 5102.19.60 is for fine animal hairs other than camel hair that are in their basic degreased or carbonized state. The intent is to capture raw or minimally processed fine animal hair before it is further prepared for spinning or weaving.

This classification further subdivides into two distinct categories to account for specific types of fine animal hair. 5102.19.60.30 specifically addresses the hair of the Angora goat, a common source of fine animal hair. The remaining subcategory, 5102.19.60.60, acts as a residual classification for all other fine animal hairs that meet the degreased or carbonized criteria but are not specifically identified under the Angora goat hair provision. This ensures comprehensive coverage for various fine animal hair sources within this tariff heading.