5804.10 - Tulles and other net fabrics:

This category, 5804.10, encompasses tulles and other net fabrics. These fabrics are characterized by their open, meshed construction, achieved through methods other than weaving, knitting, or crocheting. This includes fabrics where the warp threads are held apart by a weft thread, creating a net-like appearance. Examples include bobbin net, tulle manufactured on a bobbinet machine, and other such netting fabrics.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings, specifically "Mechanically made lace" and "Hand-made lace" (5804.30.00). While tulles and net fabrics can form the base for lace, this heading specifically covers the net fabric itself, not the decorative patterns or motifs that may be applied to it to create lace. The absence of intricate designs or patterns formed through specialized techniques differentiates tulles and net fabrics from the lace categories.

The subcategories within 5804.10 further refine the classification based on material composition. 5804.10.10.00 specifically addresses tulles and net fabrics made from cotton or man-made fibers, providing a distinct tariff treatment for these common materials. The residual category, 5804.10.90, covers all other tulles and net fabrics not specified by material in the preceding subheading, ensuring comprehensive coverage for this group of textile articles.