Raw Degreased Cashmere Dehaired Fiber from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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