5606.00.00.10 - Containing elastomeric filaments (201) 🖩

This HTS category, 5606.00.00.10, specifically classifies gimped yarn, chenille yarn, and similar articles when they *contain elastomeric filaments*. Gimped yarn, also known as twisted yarn, involves wrapping a core yarn with another yarn to create a decorative effect. Chenille yarn, characterized by its fuzzy, caterpillar-like appearance, is also covered here. The crucial defining factor for this subcategory is the presence of elastomeric filaments, which impart stretch and recovery properties to the yarn.

This specific classification distinguishes itself from its sibling category, 5606.00.00.90, by its material composition. While both fall under the broader heading for gimped yarn and chenille yarn, the "Other" category encompasses those without elastomeric filaments. Therefore, if a yarn is gimped or chenille but lacks any stretchable synthetic fibers like spandex or elastane, it would be classified under the sibling "Other" designation.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. The classification is finalized based on the presence or absence of elastomeric filaments within the gimped or chenille yarn structure. Practical classification will therefore focus on identifying the construction of the yarn and verifying the inclusion of elastomeric components through examination or material declarations.