Cow Tail Hair Yarn
Yarn spun from the coarse tail hair of cattle, traditionally used in rug making, upholstery, and craft applications. Cow tail hair is not listed among fine animal hairs in Chapter 51, so it qualifies as coarse animal hair and is covered by this tariff item.
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 yarn is blended with fine animal hair and the fine hair predominates by weight.
Section XI Note 2 requires classification by the predominant textile material, so fine hair blends may fall under 5109.
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
• Confirm the yarn is made from cow tail hair only, as blends with other fibres may change classification
• Keep records of the animal species and hair type for CBSA verification
• Note that yarn reinforced with metal thread is excluded from this heading per Section XI Note 3
Related Products under Tariff item 5110.00.00
Buffalo Hair Yarn
Yarn spun from the coarse outer hair of water buffalo, used in traditional weaving, rug making, and brush manufacturing. Buffalo hair is classified as coarse animal hair under Canadian tariff law, distinct from fine animal hair, and this yarn is not excluded by any section or chapter note.
Camel Coarse Hair Yarn
Yarn made from the coarse guard hairs of camels, used in heavy-duty textiles like tent fabric, carpets, and industrial felts. The coarse outer hair of camels is explicitly listed as coarse animal hair in Chapter 51 notes, distinguishing it from the fine undercoat.
Goat Beard Hair Yarn
Yarn produced from the coarse beard hair of common goats, used in ropes, heavy crafts, and industrial textiles. Chapter 51 notes explicitly exclude fine hair from Kashmir goats but include common goat hair as coarse animal hair, making this yarn classifiable under this item.
Horsehair Gimped Yarn
Gimped yarn made by twisting horsehair around a core thread, used in hat making, decorative braids, and millinery. This tariff item explicitly includes gimped horsehair yarn, whether or not put up for retail sale, making it directly classifiable here.
Retail Horsehair Weaving Yarn
Horsehair yarn packaged in retail skeins for home weaving and craft projects. The tariff item explicitly covers horsehair yarn 'whether or not put up for retail sale', so retail packaging does not change classification.
Yak Coarse Hair Yarn
Spun yarn from the coarse outer hair of yaks, used in durable carpets, felts, and heavy textiles. Yak coarse hair is classified as coarse animal hair under Chapter 51, while the fine undercoat is treated separately, so this yarn belongs under this item.