5909.00.10.00 - Of vegetable fibers

This HTS category, 5909.00.10.00, specifically covers textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing that are constructed primarily from vegetable fibers. These items are designed for various industrial applications and can include linings, armor, or accessories made from materials other than textile, provided the principal component remains vegetable fiber. Examples include hoses made from cotton, flax, or jute, often reinforced or treated for specific uses such as water conveyance, agricultural applications, or as flexible conduits in industrial machinery.

This classification is distinct from its sibling, 5909.00.20.00, which covers "Other" textile hosepiping and tubing. While both fall under the broader heading of textile hosepiping, the key differentiator here is the exclusive focus on goods predominantly made from vegetable fibers. The "Other" category would encompass textile hosepiping and tubing made from synthetic or artificial fibers, or those where other materials form the primary constituent, thus excluding them from this specific vegetable fiber classification.

As a leaf node in the HTS structure, 5909.00.10.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code relies solely on confirming that the textile hosepiping or tubing is indeed primarily constructed from vegetable fibers, aligning with the overall scope of Chapter 59 and Section XI. The presence and material of any non-textile linings, armor, or accessories are secondary considerations, as long as the textile component of vegetable origin remains dominant.