5516.33.05.10 - Not combed (410)

This HTS classification covers woven fabrics manufactured from artificial staple fibers, specifically those containing less than 85 percent by weight of these artificial fibers, predominantly blended with wool or fine animal hair. The defining characteristic of this subcategory is that the yarns used in weaving are of different colors. Within this group, this particular classification distinguishes itself by encompassing fabrics where the content of wool or fine animal hair is 36 percent or more by weight.

The critical distinction from sibling categories lies in the processing of the artificial staple fibers. This classification specifically applies to fabrics made from **not combed** artificial staple fibers. In contrast, its sibling, 5516.33.05.20, covers similar fabrics but explicitly uses **combed** artificial staple fibers. This difference in fiber preparation can impact the fabric's texture, appearance, and handling properties, influencing its suitability for various end uses.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, classification within this code relies entirely on meeting all the preceding criteria: the fabric must be woven from artificial staple fibers, contain less than 85% artificial staple fibers, be primarily mixed with wool or fine animal hair, utilize yarns of different colors, and crucially, contain 36% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, with the artificial staple fibers being in a "not combed" state. Examples of such fabrics could include certain types of suiting, upholstery, or dress materials where a blend of distinctively colored yarns creates a patterned effect, and the artificial staple fibers have not undergone the combing process.