5804.21.00.00 - Of man-made fibers (229)

This HTS classification, 5804.21.00.00, specifically covers mechanically produced lace manufactured from man-made fibers. This includes a wide range of synthetic and artificial fiber-based lace, such as that made from nylon, polyester, rayon, or acrylic. The key defining characteristic is the method of production – it is made using mechanical processes, distinct from hand-crafted lace or woven, knitted, or crocheted fabrics.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 5804.29, which covers mechanically made lace composed of "other textile materials." This would include lace made from natural fibers like cotton, silk, or wool, or blends where natural fibers are predominant. The material composition is the primary differentiator between these two categories.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, 5804.21.00.00 does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, classification within this code relies entirely on the accurate identification of the product as mechanically made lace and its composition being exclusively from man-made fibers. Examples would include fine decorative lace used for apparel, home furnishings, or craft applications where the lace pattern is created through mechanical bobbinet or similar machines, and the fibers are synthetic or artificial.