Raw Degreased Cashmere Dehaired Fiber from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include origin certificates proving Kashmir goat source; misdeclared breed shifts to coarse hair
• Test for clean yield compliance (≤15% allowance for commercial cleaning loss) before entry
• Segregate from any combed lots to maintain 'not carded or combed' status