6310.10.10.00 - Of wool or fine animal hair

This HTS category, 6310.10.10.00, specifically covers sorted rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope, cables, and worn-out textile articles composed of wool or fine animal hair. The key defining characteristic for this subheading is the material composition. Goods classified here must be made from wool (such as sheep's wool) or other fine animal hair, which includes fibers like cashmere, mohair, alpaca, and camel hair. The items must also be in a sorted condition, implying they have undergone some degree of separation based on type, color, or quality.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 6310.10.20, "Other," by its precise material requirement. While 6310.10.20 would encompass sorted rags and similar textile waste not made from wool or fine animal hair, this subheading exclusively pertains to those articles made from these specific premium animal fibers. Therefore, the tactile feel, insulating properties, and inherent value of wool and fine animal hair are critical determinants for classification under this code.

As a leaf node, 6310.10.10.00 does not have further subcategories. Classification decisions within this code will therefore hinge on a thorough verification of the material content and the condition of the goods as being sorted remnants or worn-out articles of textile materials. Examples could include sorted wool rags intended for recycling into new textiles, or discarded wool ropes and cables.