5515.13.05.10 - Not combed (410)

This HTS classification, 5515.13.05.10, specifically covers woven fabrics made from synthetic staple fibers, particularly polyester staple fibers, that are not combed. These fabrics are further characterized by containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair. The "not combed" designation is crucial, indicating that the polyester staple fibers used in the construction of these fabrics have not undergone the combing process, which typically aligns them in terms of parallelization and removal of short fibers.

The primary distinction for this category lies in the processing of the synthetic staple fibers. While sibling category 5515.13.05.20 addresses combed polyester staple fiber fabrics with a similar wool or fine animal hair content, this node exclusively applies to fabrics woven from *uncombed* polyester staple fibers. This difference in fiber preparation can influence the fabric's texture, appearance, and end-use performance characteristics.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification under 5515.13.05.10 is therefore final for woven fabrics meeting the specified criteria of synthetic (polyester) staple fiber origin, the absence of fiber combing, and a significant presence of wool or fine animal hair (36% or more by weight). Examples of such fabrics might include certain types of outerwear, upholstery, or specialized industrial textiles where the blend of uncombed polyester staple and wool provides a unique balance of properties.