5112.90 - Other:

HTS code 5112.90 encompasses "Other" woven fabrics of combed wool or combed fine animal hair that do not fall under the specific subheadings for those containing 85% or more wool/fine animal hair, or those mixed predominantly with man-made filaments or staple fibers. This category captures a diverse range of woven fabrics where wool or fine animal hair is a significant component but doesn't meet the threshold for inclusion in the more specific categories, or where the accompanying fibers are neither exclusively man-made filaments nor staple fibers, or are present in proportions not covered by those specific enumerations.

This classification is distinguished from its siblings by its residual nature. Unlike subheadings 5112.20 and 5112.30, which specify mixtures primarily with man-made filaments or staple fibers respectively, 5112.90 covers fabrics where the blend composition is different or not explicitly defined by those primary man-made fiber types. It also differs from the "85 percent or more" category by the lower percentage of wool or fine animal hair present.

Within this broad "Other" category, further subdivisions exist to refine classification based on specific characteristics and values. The existence of subcategories like "Containing 30 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste, valued over $33/kg" indicates that the precise composition and commercial value of the fabric are critical factors in achieving a more granular and accurate classification. These subcategories help to differentiate fabrics based on the presence of other valuable natural fibers like silk and specific price points, ensuring that the tariff classification reflects the commercial reality of the goods.