5212.12.10 - Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair

This HTS category encompasses specific woven fabrics of cotton that are distinguished by their weight and processing. These fabrics weigh no more than 200 grams per square meter and have undergone a bleaching process. The crucial defining characteristic for inclusion here is that these bleached cotton fabrics must contain 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair. This blend of materials is a key factor in their classification.

This specific classification (5212.12.10) is distinct from its sibling category, 5212.12.60, which is designated for "Other" bleached woven cotton fabrics weighing not more than 200 g/m². The presence of a significant percentage of wool or fine animal hair in the blend is what segregates these goods into the 5212.12.10 classification, differentiating them from those primarily composed of cotton and potentially containing minimal or no other animal fibers.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to refine classification based on the preparation of the cotton component. The subcategories distinguish between fabrics where the cotton has been "Not combed" (5212.12.10.10) and those where it has been "Combed" (5212.12.10.20). Combing is a textile process that aligns and cleans the cotton fibers, resulting in a smoother, stronger yarn, and thus affecting the final characteristics and quality of the woven fabric.