6815.12.00.00 - Fabrics of carbon fibers

HTS Code 6815.12.00.00 specifically covers fabrics woven, knitted, or otherwise constructed from carbon fibers. These materials are characterized by their high strength-to-weight ratio, stiffness, and resistance to heat and corrosion, making them suitable for a wide range of advanced applications. The defining feature for this classification is the form of the carbon fiber – it must be in a fabric construction, distinguishing it from the raw fibers themselves or finished articles made from these fibers.

This category is distinct from its sibling HTS codes. HTS 6815.11.00.00 covers "Carbon fibers" in their raw, unprocessed form. HTS 6815.13.00.00 pertains to "Other articles of carbon fibers," which would encompass finished goods like molded parts, composites, or components that are not specifically classified as fabrics. HTS 6815.19.00.00 serves as a residual category for any other articles of graphite or other carbon materials not elsewhere specified.

As HTS 6815.12.00.00 is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within this specific code. Therefore, the classification hinges on the determination that the imported material is indeed a fabric constructed from carbon fibers. Practical classification will rely on analyzing the physical form of the material, verifying its composition as carbon fiber, and confirming it meets the definition of a fabric construction rather than a loose fiber or a finished, non-fabric article.