6117.90.90.45 - Of wool or fine animal hair (435)

This HTS category, 6117.90.90.45, specifically classifies parts of knitted or crocheted articles of apparel and clothing accessories that are made of wool or fine animal hair. This includes components such as sleeves, collars, cuffs, or linings that are knitted or crocheted and intended for use in garments or accessories that fall under Chapter 61. The "fine animal hair" designation generally refers to fibers like cashmere, angora, vicuña, alpaca, llama, and camel hair, emphasizing the luxurious nature of the material.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. Unlike 6117.90.90.40, which covers parts made of cotton, or 6117.90.90.50, which pertains to parts made of man-made fibers, this category is strictly for wool or fine animal hair. The catch-all sibling, 6117.90.90.55, would encompass any other parts not made of cotton, man-made fibers, or wool/fine animal hair, or parts where the primary constituent material is not one of these.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions under 6117.90.90.45. Therefore, classification into this code relies on the definitive presence of wool or fine animal hair as the constituent material for the knitted or crocheted part, and its intended use as a component of garments or clothing accessories within the scope of Chapter 61. Examples could include knitted wool linings for gloves, crocheted wool collars for sweaters, or knitted fine animal hair cuffs for jackets.