5804.30.00.10 - Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste

This HTS classification, 5804.30.00.10, specifically identifies hand-made lace that is predominantly composed of silk or silk waste. The "hand-made" aspect is crucial here, distinguishing it from machine-made lace and placing it within the broader category of lace and net fabrics. The defining characteristic for this sub-classification is the material content, requiring that 85 percent or more of the item's weight be derived from silk. This ensures that only items with a significant silk component are classified under this code, reflecting its premium nature and distinct properties.

When classifying hand-made lace, it is important to differentiate it from its sibling categories. Unlike subheading 5804.30.00.20, which covers hand-made lace made from cotton or man-made fibers, this code is exclusively for silk-based products. Subheading 5804.30.00.90, "Other," serves as a residual category for hand-made lace that does not meet the specific material requirements of the silk or cotton/man-made fiber subheadings. Therefore, the presence of 85% or more silk by weight is the sole criterion for inclusion in this particular HTS code.

As this classification is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories beneath it. Classification at this level is complete once the product is identified as hand-made lace and confirmed to consist of 85 percent or more silk or silk waste by weight. Examples of goods that would fall under this code include intricate hand-embroidered silk lace motifs, hand-knotted silk lace edgings, or complete pieces of hand-fashioned silk lace, provided they meet the specified material composition threshold.