6217.10.95.20 - Of wool or fine animal hair (459)

This HTS category, 6217.10.95.20, specifically classifies made-up clothing accessories and parts of garments or accessories that are primarily composed of wool or fine animal hair. This includes items such as scarves, gloves, mittens, belts, and hat trimmings made from these natural animal fibers, provided they are not knitted or crocheted and do not fall under more specific headings like those for knitted apparel. The emphasis here is on the material composition of wool or fine animal hair, which forms the defining characteristic for classification within this sub-branch.

Distinction from its sibling categories is crucial for accurate classification. Unlike category 6217.10.95.10, which covers similar accessories made of cotton, or 6217.10.95.30, which pertains to those made from man-made fibers, this code is solely for articles fashioned from wool or fine animal hair, such as cashmere, mohair, or alpaca. Category 6217.10.95.50 serves as a residual category for other materials not otherwise specified, making the precise identification of the constituent fiber paramount for correct entry.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level is definitive based on the product being a made-up clothing accessory or a part thereof, not knitted or crocheted, and being predominantly made of wool or fine animal hair. Examples that would fall here include felted wool caps, woolen shoe laces, or fur collars for coats if composed of fine animal hair.