9902.12.71 - Camel hair, processed beyond the carbonized condition (provided for in subheading 5102.19.90)

This HTS category, 9902.12.71, specifically addresses camel hair that has undergone processing beyond the carbonized state. This means the material has been treated and refined to a degree that distinguishes it from raw or simply carbonized camel hair. The "provided for in subheading 5102.19.90" clause indicates that the underlying material (camel hair) falls under a broader classification within Chapter 51, but this temporary provision carves out a specific treatment condition.

Unlike sibling categories in Chapter 99, which often relate to temporary legislation or specific trade agreement modifications, this sub-heading is focused on the physical processing of a particular animal fiber. It differentiates itself from general raw or carbonized animal hair by requiring a more advanced processing stage. The classification hinges on the objective criteria of the hair's condition, specifically that it has been treated to a level more refined than carbonization, making it suitable for different downstream manufacturing processes.

As a leaf node, HTS 9902.12.71 does not have further subdivisions within this specific classification. Therefore, practical classification relies on a thorough examination of the material's processing history and its physical characteristics to confirm it meets the "processed beyond the carbonized condition" requirement. This ensures accurate duty assessment and adherence to temporary import restrictions or provisions applicable under Section XXII of the Tariff Schedule.