5802.30.00.10 - Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste

This HTS classification, 5802.30.00.10, specifically covers tufted textile fabrics that are predominantly composed of silk or silk waste, accounting for 85 percent or more by weight. Tufted fabrics are characterized by loops of yarn or cut pile that are inserted into a base fabric, creating a textured surface often resembling carpets or upholstery. This category is distinct from other tufted textile fabrics within heading 5802.30 based on its primary fiber content.

It is important to differentiate this classification from its sibling categories: 5802.30.00.20, which applies to tufted fabrics made from wool or fine animal hair, and 5802.30.00.30, covering those made from cotton or man-made fibers. The defining criterion for 5802.30.00.10 is the substantial silk content, which dictates its unique tariff treatment. The residual category, 5802.30.00.90, would encompass any tufted textile fabrics not meeting the material specifications of the other subheadings.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification into 5802.30.00.10 is final once the material composition requirement of at least 85% silk or silk waste by weight is met for a tufted textile fabric. Examples of products falling under this classification might include silk rugs, decorative silk wall hangings with a tufted pile, or other textile articles featuring a tufted construction where silk is the overwhelming component.