5516.32.05 - Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair

This HTS category, 5516.32.05, specifically classifies woven fabrics composed of artificial staple fibers. The defining characteristic of this group is that the fabric contains 36 percent or more, by weight, of wool or fine animal hair. These fabrics are dyed and fall under the broader classification of woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers, where the artificial staple fibers are not the predominant fiber by weight, but are present in a significant proportion alongside wool or fine animal hair.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 5516.32.10, requires a precise understanding of the fiber composition. While both are woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers that are dyed and contain wool or fine animal hair, the "Other" designation under 5516.32.10 likely covers scenarios not precisely met by 5516.32.05, such as when the percentage of wool or fine animal hair falls outside the specified 36 percent threshold or other specific exclusions. This category is narrowly defined by its specific wool/fine animal hair content.

The subcategories under 5516.32.05 further refine the classification based on the processing of the wool or fine animal hair component. 5516.32.05.10 applies to fabrics where the wool or fine animal hair has not undergone a combing process, retaining a less uniform fiber length. Conversely, 5516.32.05.20 covers fabrics where the wool or fine animal hair has been combed, resulting in a more uniform and generally longer staple, which can impact the fabric's texture, drape, and overall quality.