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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fibre has been carded or combed.
Carded or combed cashmere is classified under heading 51.05.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the fibre is from the undercoat of Kashmir goats, as the breed determines classification
• Ensure no carding or combing has occurred
• Be prepared for duty assessment on the clean yield, accounting for natural oils and impurities
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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.