5112.11.30.30 - Containing fine animal hair (410)

This classification pertains to woven fabrics specifically constructed from wool or fine animal hair yarns, where these yarns have undergone a spinning process that results in an average fiber diameter of 18.5 microns or less. These fabrics are characterized by their fine texture and delicate nature, stemming from the very fine wool or animal hair used in their production. Examples include high-quality suitings, dress fabrics, and other apparel textiles where a smooth hand and excellent drape are desired.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 5112.11.30.60 "Other," by the explicit requirement for the wool yarns to possess an average fiber diameter not exceeding 18.5 microns. The "Other" category would encompass woven fabrics of combed wool or combed fine animal hair that meet the preceding criteria (85% or more by weight, not exceeding 200g/m2) but do not meet the specific fiber diameter limitation of this node.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is final for fabrics meeting all the outlined criteria: being woven fabrics of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing 85 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, not exceeding 200g/m2 in weight, and specifically utilizing wool yarns with an average fiber diameter of 18.5 microns or less.