Cashmere Worsted Weight Yarn Ball
Cashmere Worsted Weight Yarn Ball is a luxurious 100% cashmere yarn in worsted weight, presented in 100g retail units with colour cards and knitting gauge information. Cashmere from Kashmir goats qualifies as fine animal hair, and the yarn exceeds 85% content. It is classified under tariff item 5109.10.00 as yarn of fine animal hair put up for retail sale, suited for premium sweaters and accessories.
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 |
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ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 5109).
- HC
Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Starts With 51091000; Starts With 51091000; Equal To 5109100010; Equal To 5109100020; Equal To 5109100010; Equal To 5109100020. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the yarn is blended with other fibres and contains less than 85% cashmere
This alternative applies to retail yarn with a lower cashmere content.
If the yarn is not put up for retail sale (e.g., in bulk hanks)
Combed cashmere yarn in bulk packaging is classified under this heading.
If importing raw cashmere fibre instead of yarn
This covers fine animal hair, carded or combed, before spinning.
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 cashmere is from Kashmir goats (or similar) and the yarn is in retail packaging (e.g
• balls under 125g)
• Provide a certificate of origin and fibre content to CBSA to confirm 100% cashmere
• Note that cashmere may be subject to specific labelling requirements in Canada
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