5102.19.80.00 - Fur, prepared for hatters' use

This HTS category, 5102.19.80.00, specifically covers prepared fine animal hair that is intended for use in the manufacture of hats. "Prepared for hatters' use" signifies that the hair has undergone specific processing, such as cleaning, dyeing, or felting, to make it suitable for the hat-making industry. This contrasts with raw or simply cleaned hair, which would fall under different classifications.

This classification is distinct from its sibling category, 5102.19.90.00, which covers "Other" prepared fine animal hair not specifically designated for hatters' use. The critical distinction lies in the intended end-use. Goods classified under 5102.19.80.00 are those that have been processed with the explicit purpose of being utilized in the creation of hats, whereas other prepared fine animal hairs may be destined for different textile applications or end products.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories under 5102.19.80.00. Therefore, the classification is at its most granular level, focusing on the specific nature of prepared fine animal hair for hat making. Examples of items that would fall here include fur felt material derived from fine animal hair (such as rabbit or hare) that has been processed into a form ready for shaping into hat bodies. The classification hinges on both the material (fine animal hair) and its specific preparation and intended application in millinery.