Combed Cashmere Flannel Fabric
A soft, brushed woven fabric produced from combed cashmere (fine hair from Kashmir goats), offering exceptional warmth and luxury, commonly used for high-end coats, scarves, and throws. Kashmir goat hair is fine animal hair per Chapter Note 1(b), and the fabric contains 85% or more by weight of fine animal hair, qualifying for tariff item 5112.90.00.
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 fabric contains less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair
This covers other woven fabrics of combed wool or fine animal hair with lower fibre content.
If the fabric is mixed mainly with man-made staple fibres
This heading covers woven fabrics of combed wool or fine animal hair mixed with man-made staple fibres.
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
• Document the exact percentage of Kashmir goat hair in the fabric, as the 85% threshold for fine animal hair is critical for classification
• Provide a laboratory test report if available to confirm fibre composition
• Be aware that brushed or finished fabrics may be subject to additional scrutiny regarding their classification
Related Products under Tariff item 5112.90.00
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Cashmere-Silk Luxury Blanket Weave
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Combed Alpaca Serge Fabric
A durable twill weave fabric from combed alpaca hair, balancing warmth with lighter weight than wool, used for coats and uniforms. Alpaca hair is fine animal hair per Chapter Note 1(b), and the fabric contains 85% or more by weight of fine animal hair, placing it under tariff item 5112.90.00 as 'other' woven fabrics.
Combed Alpaca-Silk Scarf Fabric
A woven fabric blending combed fine alpaca hair with over 30% silk, valued above $33/kg for luxury scarves. Alpaca hair is fine animal hair per Chapter Note 1(b), and the fabric contains 85% or more by weight of fine animal hair, placing it under tariff item 5112.90.00.
Combed Llama Hair Voile Fabric
A sheer, lightweight woven fabric from combed llama fine hair, used for blouses and linings, providing subtle warmth without bulk. Llama hair is fine animal hair per Chapter Note 1(b), and the fabric contains 85% or more by weight of fine animal hair, placing it under tariff item 5112.90.00.
Combed Merino Wool Poplin Fabric
A fine, crisp woven fabric from combed Merino wool with a crosswise rib effect, ideal for dress shirts and blouses. The combing ensures a smooth, lustrous surface typical of premium suiting shirtings. The fabric contains 85% or more by weight of wool, qualifying it for tariff item 5112.90.00 as 'other' woven fabrics of combed wool.