5516.33.05 - Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair

This HTS category encompasses woven fabrics crafted from artificial staple fibers. A key defining characteristic is that these fabrics contain 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, and less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers. The artificial staple fibers are also mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, differentiating them from fabrics where artificial staple fibers are the predominant component.

This specific classification distinguishes itself from its sibling category, 5516.33.10, which is designated for "Other" woven fabrics meeting the broader criteria of containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, and of yarns of different colors, but not falling into the more specific subdivisions.

Further refinement within this category is achieved through its subcategories, which differentiate based on the processing of the artificial staple fibers. Subcategory 5516.33.05.10 covers fabrics where the artificial staple fibers are not combed, while 5516.33.05.20 applies to fabrics where the artificial staple fibers have undergone a combing process. This distinction is critical for accurate classification, as the degree of fiber preparation can influence the fabric's texture, appearance, and end-use.