5407.94.05 - Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair

This HTS category encompasses woven fabrics manufactured from synthetic filament yarns that do not fall under specific compositional exclusions. The key defining characteristic for classification within this heading (5407) is the primary use of synthetic filament yarn. These fabrics are further refined by being "Other woven fabrics," meaning they are not specifically covered by other subheadings within 5407 that might denote particular constructions or finishes.

The subcategory "Printed" signifies that the fabric has undergone a printing process to impart a pattern or design. This distinguishes it from plain, dyed, or otherwise finished woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn. Within the "Printed" classification, a further distinction is made based on the presence and proportion of wool or fine animal hair.

This specific node, "Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair," targets printed woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn where wool or fine animal hair constitutes a significant portion of the material composition, at least 36% by weight. This blend is a crucial factor for accurate classification, separating these mixed-fiber fabrics from those predominantly synthetic or with a lesser proportion of animal hair. The existence of sibling categories like "Other" (5407.94.10.00) further highlights that this node is for printed fabrics meeting the specific wool/fine animal hair content, while other printed categories might exist for different material compositions or finishes.

The subcategories within this node, "Not combed" (5407.94.05.10) and "Combed" (5407.94.05.20), address the finishing state of the wool or fine animal hair component. This distinction is important as the combing process affects the texture, appearance, and quality of the animal hair, leading to separate tariff treatments for fabrics where the wool or fine animal hair has undergone this treatment versus those that have not.