Chapter 5102 — Customs Tariff Headings

Australian-Grown Cashmere Goat Hair

Fine animal hair from Kashmir goats bred in Australia, imported raw without carding or combing. The fibre meets the definition of Kashmir cashmere regardless of the goats' geographic origin, and is presented in a minimally processed state.

Carbonized Kashmir Cashmere Wool Top

Carbonized Kashmir cashmere wool top, derived from the undercoat of Kashmir (cashmere) goats, has been treated with acid to remove vegetable matter. It remains uncarded and uncombed, preserving the natural fibre structure, and is presented in a clean condition for further textile processing.

Degreased Kashmir Goat Cashmere Fiber

Degreased Kashmir goat cashmere fibre, obtained from the undercoat of Kashmir goats, has been processed only to remove natural oils and impurities. It remains uncombed and uncarded, leaving it in a clean state suitable for subsequent textile manufacturing.

Degreased Primary Cut Kashmir Cashmere

Primary cut undercoat cashmere from Kashmir goats, commercially degreased to remove lanolin, remains uncombed. This minimally processed fine animal hair meets the chapter definition for Kashmir cashmere and is presented in a clean, unaligned state.

Kashmir Cashmere Raw Fleece

Raw fleece from Kashmir goats containing fine animal hair, unprocessed without carding or combing. The fleece includes natural impurities that are removable during commercial cleaning, and is presented in its natural state.

Mongolian Cashmere Goat Fiber

Fine hair fibre from Mongolian Kashmir-type goats, not carded or combed, is classified as Kashmir goat hair. This raw material has a clean yield determined post-cleaning, and is presented in a minimally processed state suitable for textile use.

Mongolian Kashmir Goat Carbonized Fiber

Carbonized cashmere fibre sourced from Mongolian Kashmir goats, treated to remove burrs and vegetable impurities, remains uncombed. The carbonization process does not alter the fibre's classification as fine animal hair of Kashmir goats, and it is presented in a clean, unprocessed state.

Premium Carbonized Ladakhi Cashmere Fiber

Ladakhi region Kashmir goat cashmere, carbonized to remove vegetable matter, retains its natural crimp and length without mechanical drafting. This uncombed, uncarded fine animal hair is classified under the tariff item for Kashmir cashmere.

Premium Kashmir Goat Undercashmere

High-quality undercoat cashmere fibre from select Kashmir goats, raw and uncombed, fits the definition of fine animal hair. Duties are assessed on the clean yield after standard deductions for impurities, and the fibre is suitable for further processing.

Raw Degreased Cashmere Dehaired Fiber

Dehaired cashmere from Kashmir goats, mechanically separated from guard hairs and degreased, remains uncombed and uncarded. This process preserves the natural staple length of the fine undercoat fibres, making it suitable for high-end yarn production.

Raw Kashmir Goat Cashmere Fiber

Unprocessed cashmere fibre sourced from the undercoat of Kashmir goats, not carded or combed, meets the definition of fine animal hair. The fibre is in its natural state with vegetable matter present, and is suitable for cleaning and further processing.

Scoured but Uncombed Cashmere Fiber

Lightly scoured cashmere from Kashmir goats retains its fine animal hair structure and is not carded or combed. Scouring removes heavy dirt, but the fibre remains unprocessed beyond cleaning, and duties are assessed on the clean yield.

Unwashed Cashmere Goat Down

Natural undercoat fibre from Kashmir (cashmere) goats in unwashed condition, free of carding or combing, is classified as fine animal hair. The fibre is presented in its raw state with natural oils and impurities, suitable for cleaning and processing.

White Kashmir Cashmere Degreased Sliver

Naturally white cashmere fibre from Kashmir goats, degreased into a loose sliver form without alignment or combing, is ideal for blending in luxury yarns. The sliver form does not constitute carding or combing, and the fibre remains unprocessed beyond degreasing.

Carbonized Angora Rabbit Hair

Angora rabbit hair that has been carbonized to eliminate burrs and vegetable impurities, entered as-is without combing or carding. This fine animal hair falls under tariff item 5102.19.00 as 'Other' fine animal hair, ideal for soft knitwear.

Carbonized Bactrian Camel Hair

Carbonized Bactrian camel hair that has been treated to remove vegetable impurities, presented in a clean yield condition without carding or combing. This fine animal hair falls under tariff item 5102.19.00 as 'Other' fine animal hair, not further processed beyond carbonization.

Carbonized Beaver Underhair

Beaver underwool that has been carbonized to remove impurities, not combed or carded. This fine animal hair is classified under tariff item 5102.19.00 as 'Other' fine animal hair, suitable for blending in hats and felts.

Carbonized Camel Hair

Camel hair that has undergone carbonization to remove vegetable matter, entered in that condition without further processing such as carding or combing. This fine animal hair is classified under tariff item 5102.19.00 as 'Other' fine animal hair, not carded or combed.

Carbonized Llama Hair

Llama hair treated through carbonization to remove vegetable matter, entered in degreased or carbonized condition without further processing. This fine animal hair falls under tariff item 5102.19.00 as 'Other' fine animal hair, not carded or combed.

Degreased Alpaca Fiber

Natural alpaca fiber that has been washed to remove grease and impurities but not carded or combed. This fine animal hair is classified under tariff item 5102.19.00 as 'Other' fine animal hair, used in high-end yarns.

Degreased Camel Hair

Camel (including dromedary) under-hair that has been degreased but not further processed, such as carding or combing. This fine animal hair falls under tariff item 5102.19.00 as 'Other' fine animal hair, warm and lightweight for coats and blankets.

Degreased Camel Hair Fiber

Raw camel hair that has been degreased to remove natural oils and impurities, but not carded or combed. This fine animal hair falls under tariff item 5102.19.00 as 'Other' fine animal hair, suitable for further textile processing.

Degreased Dromedary Camel Hair

Dromedary camel hair that has been degreased for textile applications, presented uncombed and loose. This fine animal hair is classified under tariff item 5102.19.00 as 'Other' fine animal hair, not carded or combed, per chapter notes.

Degreased Nutria Hair

Nutria (coypu) hair that has been degreased for purity, uncombed and uncarded. This fine animal hair is classified under tariff item 5102.19.00 as 'Other' fine animal hair, used in felting and blending.

Degreased Vicuna Fiber

Ultra-fine vicuna hair that has been degreased to remove lanolin and dirt but left unprocessed beyond that, not carded or combed. This fine animal hair falls under tariff item 5102.19.00 as 'Other' fine animal hair, prized for luxury goods.

Degreased Yak Fiber

Yak undercoat hair that has been degreased for cleanliness but uncombed and uncarded. This fine animal hair is classified under tariff item 5102.19.00 as 'Other' fine animal hair, popular in rugged outerwear yarns.

Degummed Camel Undercoat Fiber

Soft undercoat hair from Bactrian camels, degummed to remove gum-like substances, remaining uncarded and uncombed. This fine animal hair falls under tariff item 5102.19.00 as 'Other' fine animal hair, suitable for premium insulation or blending.

Washed Angora Goat Hair

Angora (mohair) from Kashmir or similar goats, washed and degreased but not carded or combed. This fine animal hair falls under tariff item 5102.19.00 as 'Other' fine animal hair, excluding common goat hair per chapter notes.

Washed Camel Hair Top

Camel hair that has been washed and lightly processed to a degreased state, prepared as loose top fibers for spinning. This fine animal hair is classified under tariff item 5102.19.00 as 'Other' fine animal hair, not carded or combed.

Buffalo Coarse Hair

> Raw, unprocessed coarse hair from water buffalo hides, not carded or combed. Buffalo is not listed among the fine animal hair animals in Chapter Note 1(b), so this hair is classified as coarse animal hair under tariff item 5102.20.00.

Camel Coarse Underhair

> Coarse guard hairs from common camels, uncombed and not carded, intended for mattress stuffing. Since camels are listed under fine animal hair in Chapter Note 1(b), only the coarse portions that do not meet the fine hair definition are classified here.

Cow Tail Coarse Hair

> Raw coarse hair from cow tails, uncleaned and uncombed, used in plaster reinforcement and crafts. Cows are not among the fine animal hair animals, so this hair is correctly classified as coarse animal hair under 5102.20.00.

Deer Hide Coarse Hair

> Raw, unprocessed coarse hair shorn from deer hides, used in artisanal felts and insulation. Deer are not listed among fine animal hair animals, so this hair is classified as coarse animal hair under 5102.20.00.

Donkey Mane Coarse Hair

> Raw mane hair from donkeys, coarse and uncombed, used for weaving ropes and crafts. Donkeys are not included in the fine animal hair list, so this hair is classified as coarse animal hair under 5102.20.00.

Goat Hair Fiber

> Raw coarse hair from common goats, not processed beyond scouring, used for brush making and upholstery stuffing. Common goats are not listed under fine animal hair in Chapter Note 1(b), so this hair is classified as coarse animal hair under 5102.20.00.