Fine Animal Hair Flock for Insulation
Short textile flock of fine animal hair (e.g., cashmere or alpaca), ≤5 mm length, used for thermal insulation in apparel linings. This product falls under tariff item 5601.29.00 as wadding or articles thereof of fine animal hair.
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 flock is processed into a nonwoven fabric
Nonwoven fabrics are classified under heading 56.03.
If the flock is made of cotton
Cotton wadding is classified under a different subheading.
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
• Verify the fibre length is 5 mm or less to qualify as flock
• Provide a detailed product description including the animal hair type and fibre length for CBSA
• Consider whether the flock is used in apparel, which might affect classification under Chapter 61 or 62
Related Products under Tariff item 5601.29.00
Acrylic Fiberfill for Crafts
Loose acrylic textile fibers carded into wadding for stuffing craft projects, pillows, and decorative items. This product falls under tariff item 5601.29.00 as 'other' wadding of textile materials, since it is not predominantly cotton or man-made in the specific subheadings.
Acrylic Fiber Stuffing for Pillows
Loose, carded acrylic textile fibers compressed into wadding for filling pillows and cushions. This product falls under 5601.29.00 as 'other' wadding of man-made fibers, distinct from raw flock under 5 mm.
Alpaca Wool Wadding for Mattress Filling
Loose wadding of alpaca fine animal hair fibers ≤5 mm, compressed for mattress and pillow cores. This product is classified under tariff item 5601.29.00 as other wadding of fine animal hair, not processed into nonwovens.
Automotive Seat Wadding Pads
Pre-cut wadding pads of synthetic textile fibers for vehicle seat cushioning layers. These pads are articles of wadding, not yet formed into felt or nonwovens, and fall under 5601.29.00 as 'other' wadding articles for industrial end-use.
Bamboo Blend Quilt Filling
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Cashmere Flock for Cosmetic Puffs
Ultra-fine cashmere flock (≤5 mm) formed into soft puffs for makeup application. This product qualifies under tariff item 5601.29.00 as wadding articles of fine animal hair, prior to full nonwoven processing.