Bulk Carded Mohair Spinning Yarn
Bulk carded mohair spinning yarn, prepared from the fine hair of Angora goats, is carded but not combed and supplied in bulk form without retail packaging. It is intended for further spinning into finer threads for industrial knitting or weaving applications. This product falls under tariff item 5108.10.00 as carded yarn of fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the yarn is combed rather than carded
Combed yarn of fine animal hair is classified under a different tariff item than carded yarn.
If the yarn is put up for retail sale
Yarn of fine animal hair packaged for retail sale falls under heading 5109, not 5108.
If the yarn is made of wool instead of fine animal hair
Wool yarn, carded but not put up for retail sale, is classified under heading 5107.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the yarn is not put up for retail sale (e.g
• not on small spools or in retail packaging) to qualify for this tariff item
• Declare the fibre content and carded (not combed) status accurately to the CBSA
• Verify the yarn's decitex to confirm it is not classified as twine, cordage, or rope under Section XI Note 3
Related Products under Tariff item 5108.10.00
Bulk Carded Angora Yarn for Scarf Production
Bulk carded yarn made exclusively from Angora rabbit hair, supplied on large cones for industrial knitting of luxury scarves. Not packaged for retail sale, it meets the definition of carded yarn of fine animal hair under tariff item 5108.10.00.
Carded Alpaca Yarn for Knitting Machines
Carded yarn made from alpaca fine animal hair, combed to remove impurities and achieve a clean yield, not packaged for retail sale. It falls under tariff item 5108.10.00 as carded yarn of fine animal hair, specifically alpaca.
Carded Angora Rabbit Hair Spinning Yarn
Carded yarn from Angora rabbit hair, processed for further spinning or direct knitting in apparel factories. This bulk, industrial yarn is not retail-ready and qualifies as carded yarn of fine animal hair under tariff item 5108.10.00.
Carded Angora Rabbit Hair Yarn for Knitwear
Carded yarn made exclusively from Angora rabbit hair, not put up for retail sale, intended for manufacturing high-end knitwear like sweaters and scarves. It falls under tariff item 5108.10.00 as carded yarn of fine animal hair.
Carded Angora Rabbit Yarn for Sweater Manufacturing
Bulk carded yarn from Angora rabbit fine animal hair, processed for clean yield with low foreign matter. It falls under tariff item 5108.10.00 as carded yarn of fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale, used in machine knitting luxury sweaters.
Carded Camel Hair Yarn for Carpet Production
Yarn of carded camel (dromedary) fine animal hair, cleaned to absolute clean content standards, supplied in bulk cones not for retail. It falls under tariff item 5108.10.00 as carded yarn of fine animal hair, specifically camel.