6815.13.00.00 - Other articles of carbon fibers

HTS code 6815.13.00.00 encompasses articles manufactured from carbon fibers that are not specifically classified elsewhere within Chapter 68. This category serves as a residual for carbon fiber products, excluding those that are raw carbon fibers themselves, woven fabrics composed of carbon fibers, or other broadly defined "other" articles of graphite or carbon for non-electrical uses.

The distinction from sibling categories is crucial for accurate classification. HTS code 6815.11.00.00 specifically covers raw carbon fibers, while 6815.12.00.00 pertains to fabrics woven from carbon fibers. This category, 6815.13.00.00, applies to finished or semi-finished articles where carbon fibers are a principal component but do not constitute raw fibers or woven fabric. The sibling category 6815.19.00.00 acts as a further residual for other graphite or carbon articles for non-electrical uses, which may or may not contain carbon fibers.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 6815.13.00.00 hinges on identifying articles predominantly made of carbon fibers, which are not explicitly defined as raw fibers or woven fabrics. Examples might include molded components, structural parts, or composite materials where the carbon fiber's form is beyond that of a raw filament or a woven textile. The key determinant is the processed form of the carbon fiber within the article.