5701.10 - Of wool or fine animal hair:

HTS 5701.10 specifically classifies knotted carpets and other textile floor coverings where the primary material of construction is wool or fine animal hair. This designation applies regardless of whether the finished product is made up (e.g., edged or bound). The key determinant for this subcategory is the presence of wool or fine animal hair as the predominant fiber in the textile construction of the knotted floor covering.

Distinguishing HTS 5701.10 from its sibling, 5701.90, lies solely in the material composition. While both fall under the umbrella of knotted carpets and textile floor coverings, 5701.90 covers those made from "other textile materials," meaning anything other than wool or fine animal hair, such as cotton, synthetic fibers, or other vegetable fibers. Therefore, careful examination of the fiber content is crucial for correct classification.

This category is further subdivided to account for specific construction and material nuances within wool and fine animal hair floor coverings. The first subcategory addresses those where the pile was hand-inserted or hand-knotted during weaving or knitting, and critically, where over 50 percent by weight of the pile comprises hair of the alpaca, guanaco, huarizo, llama, misti, suri, or any combination thereof. The subsequent subcategory, labeled "Other," encompasses all other knotted carpets and textile floor coverings falling under 5701.10 that do not meet the specific criteria of the first subcategory, providing a residual classification for all remaining wool or fine animal hair knotted floor coverings.