5605.00.90.00 - Other (201)

This HTS category, 5605.00.90.00, encompasses metalized yarns that are not specifically classified under other subheadings within heading 5605. Metalized yarn, by definition, involves textile yarn, or strips or the like falling under headings 5404 or 5405, combined with metal. This combination can take various forms, including metal in the form of thread, strip, or powder, or the textile material being covered with metal. The key characteristic here is the fusion of metallic elements with textile fibers to create a yarn with enhanced properties, such as sheen or conductivity.

This "Other" designation serves as a residual category, capturing metalized yarns that do not meet the specific criteria of the sibling category, 5605.00.10.00. The primary distinguishing factor lies in the form and treatment of the metal. Subheading 5605.00.10.00 specifically addresses metal-coated or metal-laminated man-made filaments or strips that are ungimped and have a very low twist rate (less than 5 turns per meter). Therefore, category 5605.00.90.00 would apply to metalized yarns that are gimped, have a higher twist rate, or are not strictly formed from man-made filaments or strips as described in the sibling.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification within this heading relies heavily on a detailed examination of the yarn's construction, the method of metal incorporation, and the specific type of textile material and metal used. If a metalized yarn does not precisely fit the more specific description of 5605.00.10.00, it would default to this residual "Other" classification, provided it otherwise meets the general definition of metalized yarn under heading 5605.