5108.20.40.00 - Of mohair (400)

This HTS category, 5108.20.40.00, specifically classifies combed yarn derived from mohair, which is a type of fine animal hair obtained from the Angora goat. The yarn is not prepared for retail sale, meaning it is typically intended for further manufacturing processes rather than direct consumer purchase. This designation requires that the yarn be carded and then combed to align the fibers, ensuring a smoother, finer finish suitable for high-quality textiles.

This category is distinguished from its siblings by the specific type of animal hair used. While 5108.20.30.00 covers combed yarn of Angora rabbit hair, this category is exclusively for yarn made from mohair. The residual sibling, 5108.20.80.00, acts as a catch-all for combed yarns of fine animal hair that do not fall under the specific mohair or Angora rabbit hair classifications.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories for this specific classification. Therefore, classification decisions at this level will rely on confirming the material as mohair, ensuring the yarn has undergone the combing process, and verifying that it is not presented in a manner suitable for retail sale. Common end-uses for such yarn include the production of high-end apparel, such as sweaters, scarves, and suits, where the lustrous and resilient properties of mohair are highly valued.