9902.12.74 - Camel hair, carded or combed (provided for in subheading 5105.39.00)

This HTS category, 9902.12.74, specifically addresses camel hair that has undergone carding or combing. Carding is a mechanical process that disentangles, cleans, and aligns fibers, while combing further refines the fibers, removing shorter staples to produce a more uniform and lustrous strand. This particular classification is designated as "provided for in subheading 5105.39.00," indicating that the underlying raw material and its preparation fall under the broader heading for other animal hair, carded or combed.

The significance of this classification lies within Section XXII, which pertains to special provisions including temporary legislation and import restrictions. Unlike the numerous sibling categories under Chapter 01, which focus on live animals, 9902.12.74 is concerned with processed animal hair, not the live animal itself. Its placement within Chapter 99 signifies it is subject to specific temporary measures or modifications rather than a permanent tariff classification for general trade.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 9902.12.74. The classification's specificity means that imports of carded or combed camel hair under these specific temporary provisions will be subject to the rules and conditions outlined in Chapter 99, distinct from the standard tariff treatment found elsewhere in the HTS for similar fibers. Importers must verify the specific terms and duration of the temporary legislation associated with this code to ensure compliance.