5212.23.10.10 - Not combed (410) 🖩

This HTS classification, 5212.23.10.10, pertains to other woven fabrics of cotton that weigh more than 200 grams per square meter, have been dyed, and crucially, contain 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair. These fabrics are distinct from those solely composed of cotton and are characterized by their significant admixture of animal fibers. The "not combed" designation specifies a particular method of processing the cotton component, impacting the yarn's texture and subsequent fabric characteristics.

The primary differentiator for this subcategory lies in its fiber composition. It is distinguished from its sibling category, 5212.23.10.20 ("Combed"), by the processing of the cotton element. While both are dyed woven cotton fabrics exceeding 200 g/m², the "not combed" fabric implies a less refined yarn structure compared to its "combed" counterpart. This distinction is important for importers and exporters as it reflects variations in the manufacturing process and potential end-use applications.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. The classification is precise, encompassing only woven cotton fabrics meeting all the specified criteria: weight, dyeing, fiber content of 36% or more wool/fine animal hair, and the "not combed" processing of the cotton. Therefore, the focus for classification under this heading is on confirming the exact weight, dyeing status, the precise percentage of wool or fine animal hair, and the fact that the cotton yarn has not undergone the combing process.