5104.00.00.00 - Garnetted stock of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair

This HTS category, 5104.00.00.00, specifically covers "garnetted stock of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair." Garnetted stock refers to fibers that have undergone a process of carding or teasing to open up matted or tangled material, preparing it for spinning or other textile manufacturing. This includes wool, as well as hair from animals such as cashmere, mohair, alpaca, llama, angora, and rabbit, provided they are presented in a loose, fibrous state and have been processed to remove impurities and disentangle the fibers.

Distinguishing this category from other headings within Section XI is crucial for accurate classification. Unlike Chapters 50-53 which primarily deal with yarns, fabrics, and finished textile articles, 5104.00.00.00 focuses on the raw, processed fibrous material itself. It differs from raw wool or hair classified under Chapter 51 (e.g., in scoured or carded but not yet garnetted form) by the specific mechanical treatment applied to achieve a highly opened and separated fibrous state. It is also distinct from waste materials, as garnetted stock is intended for further use in manufacturing.

As this HTS classification represents a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 5104.00.00.00. Therefore, classification at this level is determined by the material composition (wool or specific types of animal hair) and the physical state of the fibers (garnetted stock). Importers and exporters should ensure that the goods possess the characteristic loose, disentangled fibrous structure resulting from the garnetting process to properly apply this classification.