5111.30 - Other, mixed mainly or solely with man-made staple fibers:

This HTS category, 5111.30, encompasses woven fabrics crafted from carded wool or carded fine animal hair that are primarily or solely blended with man-made staple fibers. The defining characteristic here is the presence of synthetic or artificial fibers as the secondary component, interwoven with the natural wool or animal hair. This distinguishes these fabrics from those containing a higher proportion of wool/animal hair or those blended with man-made filaments.

When classifying within this sub-heading, the focus is on the composition of the fabric. While the base material is carded wool or fine animal hair, the critical distinction lies in the nature of the blend. Fabrics classified here will contain staple fibers, meaning fibers that are cut to a specific length, such as polyester staple fiber or acrylic staple fiber, as opposed to continuous filaments.

Within 5111.30, further distinctions are made based on the specific application and weight of the fabric. The subcategories 5111.30.05.00 and 5111.30.10.00 differentiate between tapestry and upholstery fabrics based on their weight per square meter, indicating distinct end-uses and manufacturing characteristics. The residual category, 5111.30.90.00, serves as a catch-all for other woven fabrics meeting the primary criteria of being made from carded wool or fine animal hair mixed mainly or solely with man-made staple fibers, but not specifically identified as tapestry or upholstery fabrics within the specified weight ranges.