Degreased Camel Hair Fiber
Raw camel hair that has been degreased to remove natural oils and impurities, but not carded or combed. It falls under HTS 5102.19.2000 as hair of the camel in a condition beyond just degreased, suitable for further textile processing into yarns or felts.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If carded or combed
Carded or combed fine animal hair, including camel hair, is classified in heading 5105, a different processing stage.
If coarse animal hair from other species
Coarse animal hair (not fine like camel) in degreased condition falls under 5102.29, based on animal type per chapter notes.
If unprocessed beyond mere cleaning, not degreased
Hair not processed beyond basic cleaning remains in Chapter 5 as dead animal material, not advanced to Chapter 51.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify clean yield content via laboratory testing as per US note definitions to ensure accurate duty assessment on camel hair
• Provide certificates confirming the hair is from camels and processed only to degreased or carbonized state, avoiding misclassification
Related Products under HTS 5102.19.20.00
Degummed Camel Undercoat Fiber
Soft undercoat hair from Bactrian camels, degummed to remove gum-like substances, remaining uncarded. HTS 5102.19.2000 applies to this camel hair in degreased condition for use in premium insulation or blending.
Carbonized Bactrian Camel Hair
Hair from Bactrian camels carbonized to eliminate impurities, imported in clean yield condition. HTS 5102.19.2000 covers this as camel hair not further processed, ideal for knitting or felting.
Carbonized Camel Hair
Camel hair treated through carbonization to remove vegetable matter, entered in that condition without further processing. Classified under HTS 5102.19.2000 for camel hair not carded or combed, with clean yield calculated as entered per US notes.
Washed Camel Hair Top
Camel hair washed and lightly processed to degreased state, prepared as loose top fibers for spinning. It qualifies for HTS 5102.19.2000 as not carded or combed, distinguishing it from more processed forms.
Degreased Dromedary Camel Hair
Dromedary camel hair degreased for textile applications, uncombed and loose. Falls under HTS 5102.19.2000 explicitly for camel hair (including dromedary) per chapter notes.