9902.12.76 - Yarn of carded hair of Kashmir (cashmere) goats, having a yarn count less than 19.35 metric, not put up for retail sale (provided for in subheading 5108.10.80)

This HTS code, 9902.12.76, pertains to a specific provision for yarn derived from the carded hair of Kashmir (cashmere) goats. The key characteristic for classification under this heading is the metric yarn count, which must be less than 19.35. Furthermore, the merchandise must not be presented for retail sale to qualify for this special classification. This provision falls under Chapter 99, which addresses temporary legislation and modifications.

Unlike the preceding Chapters (e.g., Chapter 01, which covers live animals), this category is not concerned with the live animals themselves, but rather with a processed product derived from them. Its sibling categories within Chapter 99 would likely involve other temporary measures or trade agreement-related restrictions on various goods, rather than the specific material and processing criteria outlined here. The primary distinction lies in the focus on a processed textile material with defined physical attributes (yarn count) and a specific origin (cashmere goats), subject to temporary trade regulations.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to explore under this specific code. Classification decisions for goods falling under 9902.12.76 would therefore hinge on meeting the explicit description: it must be yarn, made from carded cashmere goat hair, with a yarn count below 19.35 metric, and not packaged for individual consumer purchase. It is crucial to note that this code represents a temporary or special classification provision, implying that the standard classification for such yarn may be found elsewhere in the HTS, likely within Chapter 51.