5810.10.00.00 - Embroidery without visible ground (229)

HTS Code 5810.10.00.00 encompasses embroidery where the ground fabric is not visible. This typically involves dense stitching that completely covers the base material, creating a raised or sculpted effect. Examples include machine-made embroidery where the design is formed by densely interwoven threads, often appearing as a solid fabric of embroidery itself, or elaborate hand-stitched pieces where the ground is entirely obscured by decorative stitching. The defining characteristic is the absence of a discernible background material beneath the embroidery.

This category is distinct from its sibling, "Other embroidery," which covers items where the ground fabric remains visible. While both involve decorative stitching, the key differentiator lies in the visibility of the base textile. Items classified under 5810.10.00.00 are essentially characterized by the embroidery itself forming the entirety of the visible textile surface.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories under this specific code. Therefore, the focus for classification under 5810.10.00.00 is solely on determining whether the embroidery fully conceals its ground, with no further subdivisions based on material, technique, or application at this level. Classification decisions will hinge on the physical characteristics of the embroidery and the degree to which the base fabric is visible.