Degreased Kashmir Goat Cashmere Fiber

Raw cashmere fiber obtained from Kashmir goats, processed only by degreasing to remove natural oils and impurities, leaving it in a clean condition suitable for further textile processing. This falls under HTS 5102.11.10.00 as fine animal hair of Kashmir goats not processed beyond degreased condition, meeting the chapter's definition of fine animal hair free from vegetable matter per clean yield standards.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5102.11Same rate: 35%

If additionally washed, bleached, or dyed

Washing or chemical treatments beyond degreasing/carbonizing move it to 'otherwise processed' fine cashmere hair.

5101.21Lower: 15.3% vs 35%

If from regular goats instead of Kashmir breed

Common goat hair is coarse animal hair under Chapter 51 heading 5101, not fine animal hair.

5111.11Same rate: 35%

If already woven into fabric

Woven fabrics of carded cashmere fall under heading 5111, a finished textile product.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide laboratory certification of clean yield (12% moisture, 1.5% alcohol-soluble, ≤0.5% ash) to verify degreased condition and avoid reclassification

Declare exact processing history; any scouring beyond degreasing may shift to 5102.11.20.00

File bonds if intending special uses, but this fiber typically enters unrestricted for general spinning

Related Products under HTS 5102.11.10.00

Carbonized Kashmir Cashmere Wool Top

Kashmir goat cashmere fiber carbonized to remove vegetable matter through acid treatment, entered in clean condition without further processing like carding or combing. Classified under HTS 5102.11.10.00 per US notes for carbonized fibers where clean yield is assessed as entered, distinguishing it from degreased-only fiber.

Raw Degreased Cashmere Dehaired Fiber

Premium dehaired cashmere from Kashmir goats, mechanically separated from guard hairs and degreased but not carded or combed, preserving natural staple length for high-end yarn production. Meets HTS 5102.11.10.00 criteria as unprocessed fine animal hair in degreased condition per Chapter 51 definitions.

Mongolian Kashmir Goat Carbonized Fiber

High-quality carbonized cashmere fiber sourced from Mongolian Kashmir goats, treated to eliminate burrs and vegetable impurities while remaining uncombed. Falls precisely under HTS 5102.11.10.00 as carbonized fine hair not further processed, with duty based on entered clean yield.

White Kashmir Cashmere Degreased Sliver

Naturally white cashmere fiber from Kashmir goats, degreased into loose sliver form without alignment or combing, ideal for blending in luxury yarns. Classified in HTS 5102.11.10.00 for its minimal processing beyond grease removal, aligning with clean yield specifications.

Premium Carbonized Ladakhi Cashmere Fiber

Ladakhi region Kashmir goat cashmere carbonized for purity, retaining fiber crimp and length without mechanical drafting. HTS 5102.11.10.00 applies as it's not processed beyond carbonization, per US notes defining clean yield for such fibers.

Degreased Primary Cut Kashmir Cashmere

Primary cut (undercoat) cashmere from Kashmir goats, commercially degreased to remove lanolin while uncombed. Perfectly fits HTS 5102.11.10.00 as minimally processed fine animal hair meeting chapter note (b) for Kashmir goats.