6216.00.80.00 - Of wool or fine animal hair (431)

This classification, HTS Code 6216.00.80.00, pertains to gloves, mittens, and mitts specifically manufactured from wool or fine animal hair, not knitted or crocheted. This designation encompasses a range of hand coverings designed for protection, warmth, or fashion, where the primary constituent material is derived from sheep's wool or the hair of animals such as cashmere goats, angora rabbits, vicuñas, or similar fine animal fibers.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 6216.00.90.00, which is also designated as "Other" within the broader classification of "Other" gloves, mittens, and mitts. While both fall under the umbrella of non-knitted or non-crocheted apparel accessories, HTS 6216.00.80.00 is exclusively reserved for items made of wool or fine animal hair. The sibling category, 6216.00.90.00, therefore, captures all other non-knitted or non-crocheted gloves, mittens, and mitts not made from wool or fine animal hair, including those made from cotton, synthetic fibers, or other materials.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level relies on a thorough assessment of the material composition. Therefore, the determining factor for inclusion in HTS 6216.00.80.00 is the presence and predominance of wool or fine animal hair as the primary textile material of the finished product.