Chapter 5105 — Customs Tariff Headings

5105.2Wool tops and other combed wool:

5105.3Fine animal hair, carded or combed:

5105.40.00Coarse animal hair, carded or combed

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Products classified under Tariff item 51.05

Border Leicester Carded Wool

Carded wool from Border Leicester sheep, a longwool breed, processed through carding to align fibres for weaving. This product is classifiable under tariff item 5105.10.00 as carded wool, which includes wool that has been carded but not combed.

Cheviot Carded Wool Noils

Carded wool noils from Cheviot sheep, which are short fibres obtained as byproducts of the carding process. These noils are used in felting or blending for rugged yarns and are classified as carded wool under tariff item 5105.10.00, as the term 'carded wool' includes all forms of carded wool, including noils.

Columbia Carded Wool Slivers

Carded wool slivers from Columbia sheep, a dual-purpose breed, processed into continuous untwisted strands through carding. These slivers are used for spinning into yarn and fall under tariff item 5105.10.00 as carded wool, which includes carded slivers.

Corriedale Carded Wool Waste

Carded wool waste from Corriedale sheep, consisting of fibres generated during the carding process, suitable for low-grade felts or padding. This product is classifiable under tariff item 5105.10.00 as carded wool, as the heading covers all carded wool products, including waste.

Dorset Carded Wool Tops

Carded wool tops from Dorset horn sheep, processed through carding to create aligned fibres for knitting yarns. These tops are classified under tariff item 5105.10.00 as carded wool, provided they have not undergone combing.

Karakul Carded Wool

Carded wool from Karakul sheep, a breed known for its lambskin, processed through carding. This product is classifiable under tariff item 5105.10.00 as carded wool, as the heading covers wool from all sheep breeds.

Lincoln Carded Wool Sliver

Long-staple Lincoln carded wool sliver, processed through carding to align fibres for upholstery yarns. This product is classifiable under tariff item 5105.10.00 as carded wool, as it has been carded but not combed.

Merino Carded Wool Tops

Merino carded wool tops, consisting of fine wool fibres processed through carding machines to form a continuous web or sliver, ready for spinning. These tops are classified under tariff item 5105.10.00 as carded wool, as they have been carded but not combed.

Perendale Carded Wool Tops

Carded wool tops from Perendale sheep, a New Zealand breed, processed through carding. These tops are classifiable under tariff item 5105.10.00 as carded wool, provided they have not been combed.

Polwarth Carded Wool Sliver

Finewool Polwarth carded sliver, processed through carding to align fibres for spinning. This product is classifiable under tariff item 5105.10.00 as carded wool, as it has been carded but not combed.

Rambouillet Carded Wool Fibers

Fine Rambouillet carded wool fibres, processed through carding to align fibres for various textile applications. This product is classifiable under tariff item 5105.10.00 as carded wool, as it has been carded but not combed.

Romney Carded Wool Slivers

Romney carded wool slivers, consisting of medium-grade New Zealand Romney wool carded into uniform, untwisted strands suitable for worsted or woolen yarn production. These slivers are classified under tariff item 5105.10.00 as carded wool, as they have been carded but not combed.

Suffolk Carded Wool Fibers

Suffolk carded wool fibres, from a down breed, aligned via carding for carpet yarn production. This product is classifiable under tariff item 5105.10.00 as carded wool, as it is carded sheep wool per chapter note (a).

Targhee Carded Wool Noils

Targhee carded wool noils, short fibres from the carding process of US Targhee breed wool, used for felting. These noils are classified under tariff item 5105.10.00 as carded wool, as the heading covers all carded wool products, including noils.

Wool for Special Uses - Carded Felt Stock

Unimproved carded wool certified for felt manufacture, processed through carding. This product is classifiable under tariff item 5105.10.00 as carded wool, as it has been carded but not combed.

Combed Alpaca Wool Fragments

Combed alpaca wool fragments are short, aligned fibers of fine animal hair from alpacas, produced as a byproduct during top-making. They are cleaned and combed, making them suitable for blending into specialty yarns or nonwoven textiles. Under the Customs Tariff, alpaca hair qualifies as fine animal hair, and these fragments fall under the tariff item for combed wool in fragments.

Combed Angora Rabbit Hair Fragments

Combed Angora rabbit hair fragments consist of short, aligned fibers from Angora rabbits, a type of fine animal hair. These fragments are produced during combing and are cleaned for use in soft textile blends. They are classified under the tariff item for combed wool in fragments, as Angora rabbit hair falls within the definition of fine animal hair.

Combed Beaver Hair Fragments

Combed beaver hair fragments are short, combed fibers from beaver fur, classified as fine animal hair. These fragments are cleaned and aligned, suitable for blending in luxury textiles or felting. They fall under the tariff item for combed wool in fragments, as beaver hair is explicitly listed as fine animal hair.

Combed Cashmere Goat Hair Fragments

Combed cashmere goat hair fragments are short, aligned fibers from Kashmir goats, a type of fine animal hair. These fragments are byproducts of top-making and are cleaned for use in premium textile blends. They are classified under the tariff item for combed wool in fragments, with duty assessed on clean yield.

Combed Corriedale Wool Fragments

Combed Corriedale wool fragments are short, combed fibers from Corriedale sheep, a medium-fine wool breed. These fragments are produced during wool processing and are clean and aligned, suitable for carpet yarns or felts. They fall under the tariff item for combed wool in fragments, with duty assessed on clean yield.

Combed Dorset Wool Fragments

Combed Dorset wool fragments are short, combed fibers from Dorset sheep, a medium-wool breed. These fragments are cleaned and aligned during processing, making them suitable for industrial felts or lower-grade yarns. They are classified under the tariff item for combed wool in fragments.

Combed Llama Hair Fragments

Combed llama hair fragments are short, aligned fibers from llamas, classified as fine animal hair. These fragments are cleaned and combed, suitable for blending in textiles. They fall under the tariff item for combed wool in fragments, as llama hair is explicitly listed as fine animal hair.

Combed Merino Wool Fragments

Combed Merino wool fragments are short, combed fibers from Merino sheep, a fine wool breed, produced during top-making. These clean, aligned fragments are ideal for felting or blending into lower-grade yarns. They are classified under the tariff item for combed wool in fragments, with duty assessed on clean yield.

Combed Muskrat Hair Fragments

Combed muskrat hair fragments are short, combed fibers from muskrats, classified as fine animal hair. These fragments are cleaned and aligned, suitable for specialty textile blends. They fall under the tariff item for combed wool in fragments, as muskrat hair is explicitly listed as fine animal hair.

Combed Nutria Hair Fragments

Combed nutria hair fragments are short, combed fibers from nutria, classified as fine animal hair. These fragments are cleaned and aligned for use in textile blends. They are classified under the tariff item for combed wool in fragments, as nutria hair is explicitly listed as fine animal hair.

Combed Rambouillet Wool Shoddy Fragments

Combed Rambouillet wool shoddy fragments are short, combed fibers from Rambouillet sheep, a fine wool breed, generated as byproducts in top production. These clean, aligned fibers are ideal for felting or low-grade yarns. They fall under the tariff item for combed wool in fragments, with duty assessed on clean yield.

Combed Suffolk Wool Fragments

Combed Suffolk wool fragments are short, combed fibers from Suffolk sheep, a coarser wool breed. These fragments are cleaned and aligned during processing, suitable for industrial felts. They are classified under the tariff item for combed wool in fragments, with duty assessed on clean yield.

Combed Tibetan Goat Hair Fragments

Combed Tibetan goat hair fragments are short, aligned fibers from Tibetan goats, classified as fine animal hair. These fragments are cleaned and combed, suitable for luxury textile blends. They fall under the tariff item for combed wool in fragments, as Tibetan goat hair is explicitly listed as fine animal hair.

Combed Vicuna Hair Fragments

Combed vicuna hair fragments are short, combed fibers from vicunas, classified as fine animal hair. These rare fragments are cleaned and aligned for use in high-end textiles. They are classified under the tariff item for combed wool in fragments, as vicuna hair is explicitly listed as fine animal hair.

Combed Yak Hair Fragments

Combed yak hair fragments are short, combed fibers from yaks, classified as fine animal hair. These fragments are cleaned and aligned, suitable for ethnic textiles or blends. They fall under the tariff item for combed wool in fragments, with duty assessed on clean yield.

Border Leicester Wool Combed Fiber

Combed fiber from Border Leicester crossbred sheep, processed to align the wool fibers and remove vegetable matter, resulting in a sliver suitable for worsted spinning. This product is classified as other combed wool under tariff item 5105.29.00, as it is not presented as a wool top.

Cheviot Wool Combed Sliver

Combed sliver made from Cheviot hill wool, a medium-coarse fiber processed to remove vegetable matter and align the fibers for use in tweed yarns. This product is classified under tariff item 5105.29.00 as other combed wool, as it is not a top.

Columbia Wool Combed Sliver

Combed sliver from Columbia breed wool, a dual-purpose fiber processed for use in rug yarns, with vegetable matter removed and fibers aligned. This product is classified under tariff item 5105.29.00 as other combed wool, as it is not presented as a top.

Corriedale Wool Combed Fiber

Combed fiber from Corriedale crossbreed wool, processed to create parallel fibers for worsted spinning, commonly used in sweater yarns. This product is classified under tariff item 5105.29.00 as other combed wool, as it is not a top.

Dorset Wool Combed Fragments

Combed fragments from Dorset horn wool, processed for handspinning yarns, with low ash content and cleaned to remove vegetable matter. This product is classified under tariff item 5105.29.00 as other combed wool in fragments, as it is not a top.

Lincoln Wool Combed Top

Combed top made from long-staple Lincoln wool, processed for use in upholstery yarns, with fibers aligned and cleaned. This product is classified under tariff item 5105.29.00 as other combed wool, as it is not a top in the traditional sense but rather a combed sliver.

Merino Wool Combed Top

Combed top made from Merino wool, a fine fiber processed through combing to align fibers and remove short ones, resulting in a continuous sliver for worsted yarn spinning. This product is classified under tariff item 5105.29.00 as other combed wool, as it is not a top in the context of this tariff item.

Rambouillet Wool Combed Fiber

Combed fiber from fine Rambouillet wool, processed for suit fabrics, with fibers aligned and cleaned to a 12% moisture specification. This product is classified under tariff item 5105.29.00 as other combed wool, as it is not a top.

Romney Wool Combed Sliver

Combed sliver made from Romney breed wool, coarser than Merino, processed for knitting yarns and carpets, with vegetable matter removed. This product is classified under tariff item 5105.29.00 as other combed wool, as it is not a top.

Suffolk Wool Combed Top Ends

Combed fragments or top ends from Suffolk wool, a byproduct of top making, used in woolen yarns, cleaned to chapter specifications. This product is classified under tariff item 5105.29.00 as other combed wool in fragments, as it is not a top.

Australian Combed Cashmere Fiber

> Combed cashmere staple fiber sourced from Kashmir (cashmere) goats raised in Australia. The fiber has been combed to remove impurities and align the hairs, making it ready for spinning into luxury yarns. Classification under this tariff item is based on the fiber being fine animal hair of Kashmir goats that has been combed, regardless of the geographic origin of the animals.

Baby Cashmere Combed Fiber

> Baby-grade combed cashmere fiber from young Kashmir goats, known for its extra-fine micron count and exceptional softness. The fiber has been combed to align the hairs and remove impurities, making it suitable for infant products and luxury knits. It qualifies as fine animal hair of Kashmir goats that is combed.

Colored Combed Cashmere Fiber

> Naturally colored combed cashmere fiber from Kashmir goats, processed into tops for eco-friendly yarn production without the need for dyeing. The fiber has been combed to align the hairs and remove impurities. It is classified here as combed fine animal hair of Kashmir goats, regardless of its natural color.

Combed Kashmir Goat Cashmere Fiber

> Premium combed cashmere fiber sourced from Kashmir goats, processed to remove impurities and align the fibers for spinning into high-end yarns. The fiber is clean and ready for use in luxury textile production. It falls under this tariff item as combed fine animal hair of Kashmir goats.

Degreased Combed Cashmere Top

> Long, parallel cashmere fibers from Kashmir goats, combed and degreased to achieve a high clean yield for worsted yarn production. The fiber has been processed to remove natural oils and impurities, leaving it ready for spinning. It is classified here as combed fine animal hair of Kashmir goats.

Dehaired Combed Cashmere

> Dehaired and combed cashmere fiber from Kashmir goats, with a maximized clean yield for textile production. The dehairing process removes coarse guard hairs, leaving only the fine undercoat, which is then combed to align the fibers. It qualifies as combed fine animal hair of Kashmir goats.

Fine Cashmere Carded-Combed Blend

> Cashmere fiber that has been partially carded and then combed, meeting the criteria for combed fine animal hair. The fiber is from Kashmir goats and has been processed to align the hairs and remove impurities. It is classified here as combed fine animal hair of Kashmir goats.

Hand-Combed Artisan Cashmere

> Artisanal hand-combed cashmere roving from Kashmir goats, produced in small batches for bespoke yarns. The fiber has been combed by hand to align the hairs and remove impurities, preserving its natural softness. It falls under this tariff item as combed fine animal hair of Kashmir goats.

Luxury Cashmere Combing Tops

> High-end combing tops of Kashmir goat cashmere, designed for use in designer yarns. The fiber has been combed to create a smooth, parallel arrangement of hairs, free of impurities. It is classified here as combed fine animal hair of Kashmir goats.

Mongolian White Combed Cashmere

> Pure white combed cashmere from Mongolian Kashmir goats, ideal for dyeing into premium sweater yarns. The fiber has been combed to remove impurities and align the hairs, resulting in a high-quality product. It falls under this tariff item as combed fine animal hair of Kashmir goats.

Organic Certified Combed Cashmere

> GOTS-certified organic combed cashmere from pasture-raised Kashmir goats, free of chemicals for sustainable fashion. The fiber has been combed to align the hairs and remove impurities. It is classified here as combed fine animal hair of Kashmir goats, as the organic certification does not affect the tariff classification.

Premium 15-Micron Combed Cashmere

> Ultra-fine 15-micron combed cashmere fiber from select Kashmir goats, prized for babywear and luxury knits. The fiber has been combed to remove impurities and align the hairs, resulting in exceptional softness. It falls under this tariff item as combed fine animal hair of Kashmir goats.

Raw Combed Cashmere Sliver

> Combed cashmere sliver in loose, untwisted form from Kashmir goats, at the pre-spinning stage with standard clean content. The fiber has been combed to align the hairs and remove impurities. It is classified here as combed fine animal hair of Kashmir goats.

Recycled Combed Cashmere Fiber

> Combed fiber from recycled Kashmir goat cashmere garments, reprocessed to top quality. The fiber has been combed to align the hairs and remove impurities, making it suitable for new textile production. It falls under this tariff item as combed fine animal hair of Kashmir goats, provided it is clean and not classified as waste.