5810 - Embroidery in the piece, in strips or in motifs:

Heading 5810 encompasses all forms of embroidery when presented as finished goods. This includes embroidery on fabric in continuous lengths ("in the piece"), in narrower strips or bands, or as individual designs or motifs. The key characteristic is the ornamental stitching applied to a textile ground, creating a raised or decorative pattern. This heading is distinct from other headings within Section XI which may deal with raw textile materials, woven fabrics themselves without ornamentation, or finished articles of clothing.

Within this heading, a crucial distinction is made based on the method of embroidery. Subheading 5810.10.00.00 specifically covers "Embroidery without visible ground." This refers to embroidery where the stitching itself forms the fabric, and no underlying textile material is discernible. This is often achieved through techniques like chemical removal of the base fabric or intricate stitchery that completely covers the ground.

The remaining subcategories, grouped under "Other embroidery," encompass all other forms of embroidery where a textile ground is visible. These can include a wide array of ornamental stitching techniques applied to various textile bases, such as appliqué, cording, beadwork, or traditional needlepoint on fabrics like cotton, silk, wool, or man-made fibers. The classification of these further subdivisions will depend on specific details of the base fabric and the nature of the embroidery.