5109.10.20.00 - Yarn of wool, colored (dyed or printed) and cut into uniform lengths of not over 8 cm (400)

This HTS classification, 5109.10.20.00, specifically designates yarn made from wool or fine animal hair that has been colored (either dyed or printed). A crucial defining characteristic is that this yarn is cut into uniform lengths, not exceeding 8 centimeters. This precise length specification is a key factor for classification within this category.

The preceding level of classification, "Yarn of wool or of fine animal hair, put up for retail sale: Containing 85 percent or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair," sets the broad context for this subcategory. This means the yarn must primarily consist of wool or fine animal hair and be presented for sale in a manner suitable for individual consumers. The primary distinction for this particular code lies in the processed state of the yarn: it is colored and specifically cut to short, uniform lengths, unlike undyed, uncut yarn or yarn intended for industrial use.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification into 5109.10.20.00 hinges on the fulfillment of all preceding criteria: being yarn of wool or fine animal hair, containing at least 85% of such fibers by weight, presented for retail sale, having been colored, and most importantly, being cut into uniform lengths not exceeding 8 cm. Examples of such goods would include short lengths of dyed wool yarn intended for craft purposes or decorative applications where uniformity and specific coloring are paramount.