6302.40.10.00 - Of vegetable fibers (except cotton) (899)

This HTS classification, 6302.40.10.00, specifically covers table linen that is knitted or crocheted and primarily made from vegetable fibers, excluding cotton. This encompasses items such as knitted or crocheted tablecloths, placemats, napkins, and runners crafted from materials like flax, ramie, jute, hemp, or linen blends that do not contain cotton as a primary component by weight. The defining characteristics for this category are the knitting or crocheting construction method and the specific origin of the textile fibers.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 6302.40.20 (Other), is crucial. While both fall under knitted or crocheted table linen, 6302.40.10.00 is exclusively for items made of vegetable fibers other than cotton. The sibling category would therefore include knitted or crocheted table linen made from synthetic fibers, artificial fibers, or wool, or blends where cotton is present but not the dominant vegetable fiber. The precise composition of the vegetable fibers is the key differentiator.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Classification within this specific code relies on confirming that the table linen is indeed knitted or crocheted and that its primary textile content is derived from vegetable fibers, explicitly excluding cotton. Any deviation in the construction method (e.g., woven) or the primary fiber content would necessitate classification under a different HTS code.