5212.21.10.10 - Not combed (410)

This HTS classification covers woven fabrics of cotton that are not combed. These fabrics are characterized by their relatively coarse fiber structure due to the absence of a combing process. To fall under this heading, the fabric must be composed of cotton and be classified within the broader category of "Other woven fabrics of cotton." Furthermore, these fabrics must exceed a weight of 200 grams per square meter and be in an unbleached state. The presence of 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair is a critical determining factor for classification under this specific code.

The primary distinction between this category and its sibling, 5212.21.10.20, lies in the processing of the cotton fibers. While this classification specifically excludes combed cotton, the sibling category pertains to woven fabrics where the cotton has undergone the combing process, resulting in a finer, more uniform, and smoother texture. Both categories share the requirements of being woven, of cotton, weighing over 200 g/m², and unbleached. The differentiating factor is the pre-weaving treatment of the cotton fiber itself.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification into this specific code is dependent on meeting all the preceding criteria, including the substantial presence of wool or fine animal hair. Practical considerations for classification would involve verifying the fiber composition through laboratory testing to confirm the percentage of wool or fine animal hair, alongside confirming the fabric's weight and unbleached status.