Degreased Kashmir Goat Cashmere Fiber from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
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Import Tips
• 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