5515.99.05.10 - Not combed (410)

This HTS category, 5515.99.05.10, specifically classifies woven fabrics composed of synthetic staple fibers that are *not combed*. These fabrics fall under the broader group of "Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers." The defining characteristic is the processing state of the synthetic staple fibers used in their construction; they have undergone spinning but not the combing process, which aligns with the descriptor "(410)" often used in tariff schedules to denote this state.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 5515.99.05.20 ("Combed (410)"), is crucial. While both are other woven fabrics made from synthetic staple fibers and meeting the specific composition criteria of containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, the key differentiator lies in the preparation of the synthetic fibers. Fabrics classified under .05.10 utilize uncormbed synthetic staple fibers, which may result in a less uniform fiber arrangement and potentially a different texture or appearance compared to fabrics made with combed fibers.

As a leaf node, this HTS category does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, classification into 5515.99.05.10 hinges on the precise material composition and the uncombed state of the synthetic staple fibers. It is essential for importers and exporters to accurately assess the weight percentage of wool or fine animal hair and confirm whether the synthetic staple fibers have undergone the combing process to ensure correct tariff classification.