5108.10 - Carded:

This HTS category, 5108.10, specifically covers yarns spun from fine animal hair that have undergone a carding process. Carding is a mechanical process that aligns the fibers into a cohesive sliver, preparing them for spinning. The yarns classified here are not intended for retail sale in their current form, meaning they are typically sold in bulk to manufacturers for further processing into fabrics or other textile products.

Within Chapter 51, this category is distinguished from its sibling, 5108.20 ("Combed"), by the method of fiber preparation. While both carding and combing are processes that prepare animal hair for spinning into yarn, combing is a more intensive process that results in longer, more parallel, and cleaner fibers compared to carding. Therefore, yarn classified under 5108.10 will exhibit characteristics derived from the carding process, such as a less uniform fiber alignment and potentially shorter staple lengths than combed yarns.

The subcategories within 5108.10 further refine the classification based on the specific type of fine animal hair used. These include yarns made from Angora rabbit hair (5108.10.30.00) and mohair (5108.10.40.00), offering specific classifications for these prominent fine animal hairs. An "Other" category (5108.10.80.00) exists to capture carded yarns made from any other fine animal hairs not specifically enumerated, ensuring comprehensive coverage within this grouping.