5605.00 - Metalized yarn, whether or not gimped, being textile yarn, or strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, combined with metal in the form of thread, strip or powder or covered with metal:

This HTS category, 5605.00, encompasses metalized yarns and similar textile materials. Specifically, it covers textile yarns, or strips and the like from headings 5404 or 5405, that are combined with metal. This combination can take various forms, including metal in the form of thread, strip, or powder, or the textile material can be covered with metal. The defining characteristic is the integration of metal with a textile base to create a material with metallic properties, whether or not it is "gimped" (decorated with a decorative border or edging).

When classifying within Section XI, which deals with textiles and textile articles, it's important to distinguish heading 5605.00 from other headings related to yarns and threads. Unlike pure textile yarns or threads which lack metallic components, or articles where metal is merely a supporting component and not integrated into the yarn structure itself, 5605.00 specifically addresses the metallic aspect being an integral part of the yarn or strip. For instance, a purely metallic wire or a textile article with metallic attachments would fall under different classifications.

Under this heading, two primary subcategories exist to further refine classification. The first, 5605.00.10.00, covers metal-coated or metal-laminated man-made filament or strip that is ungimped and has minimal twist. The second, 5605.00.90.00, serves as a residual category for all other metalized yarns or strips and the like that do not meet the specific criteria of the first subcategory. These subdivisions allow for precise classification based on the physical form and processing of the metalized textile materials.