5110.00.00.00 - Yarn of coarse animal hair or of horsehair (including gimped horsehair yarn), whether or not put up for retail sale

This HTS classification, 5110.00.00.00, encompasses yarns specifically manufactured from coarse animal hair or horsehair. This includes materials like goat hair, camel hair, yak hair, and other similar coarse fibers, as well as yarn made from horsehair, including gimped horsehair yarn. These yarns may be presented in various forms, including those prepared for direct retail sale, such as skeins or balls.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings at the root level of the HTS is straightforward, as Chapter 51, where this code resides, exclusively deals with wool, fine or coarse animal hair, and horsehair yarn and woven fabrics. While sibling categories in Section 01, for instance, cover live animals, this category focuses solely on processed yarn derived from specific animal hair types, not the live animals themselves. It is important to note that yarns made from fine animal hair, such as merino wool, would be classified elsewhere within Chapter 51.

As 5110.00.00.00 is a leaf node within the HTS, it has no further subcategories. Therefore, classification at this level relies on accurately identifying the material as coarse animal hair or horsehair and confirming it is in yarn form. Specific considerations for classification might involve the degree of processing, the presence of any finishing treatments, and whether the yarn is intended for further manufacturing or direct consumer use. Examples of products falling under this code include coarse wool knitting yarn for rugged garments, or decorative horsehair yarns for upholstery or crafts.