5212.14.10 - Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair

This HTS category, 5212.14.10, specifically classifies "Other woven fabrics of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m², of yarns of different colors, containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair." This means the fabric is primarily cotton in its construction (woven, weighing under 200 g/m², and utilizing yarns of varied colors), but it has a significant blend of wool or fine animal hair, exceeding one-third of its total weight. These fabrics are typically used in apparel, home furnishings, and other textile applications where the characteristics of both cotton and wool are desired.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 5212.14.60, which covers "Other" woven cotton fabrics at this same level. While 5212.14.10 is defined by the presence of a substantial amount of wool or fine animal hair, the sibling category would encompass other woven cotton fabrics that do not meet this specific wool or fine animal hair content criterion or fall outside the other defining characteristics of this hierarchical path.

The subcategories, 5212.14.10.10 (Not combed) and 5212.14.10.20 (Combed), further refine the classification based on the processing of the wool or fine animal hair component. The distinction between "combed" and "not combed" refers to a specific textile processing step applied to the animal hair fibers prior to spinning into yarn. Combing aligns the fibers and removes shorter staples, resulting in a smoother, finer yarn with improved luster and strength, which can impact the final fabric's appearance and handle.