5408.32.05.20 - Combed (410)

This HTS category, specifically HTS 5408.32.05.20, encompasses woven fabrics manufactured from artificial filament yarn that are dyed and subsequently combed. The key defining characteristic here is the "combed" treatment. This process involves drawing out and aligning the filaments, resulting in a smoother, more uniform, and often lustrous surface compared to uncombed fabrics. The fabrics classified under this heading must also contain 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, indicating a significant blend with natural animal fibers.

The distinction between this category and its sibling, 5408.32.05.10 (Not combed), is solely based on the application of a combing process to the artificial filament yarn prior to or during weaving. While both categories fall under dyed woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, the combed nature of the filaments in this specific category is the differentiating factor for classification purposes. This refinement impacts the fabric's handle, drape, and visual appearance.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions under HTS 5408.32.05.20. Therefore, the focus remains on the precise criteria of dyed, woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn, mixed predominantly or exclusively with wool or fine animal hair, and specifically those where the artificial filaments have undergone a combing treatment. Examples of such fabrics might include fine suiting materials or luxury linings where a smooth, high-quality finish is desired.