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.

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.

5102.19Same rate: 35%

If processed beyond degreased/carbonized

Further processed fine animal hair (not just degreased) goes to 5102.19.40 within the same heading but different treatment.

5509.91.00Higher: 47% vs 35%

If converted to synthetic-blend staple fibers

If spun into staple fibers with synthetics, classification shifts to man-made fibers in Chapter 55.

9404.90Lower: 17.3% vs 35%

If made into finished textile articles like blankets

End-use products like camel hair blankets are classified by function in Chapter 94, not raw hair.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly as 'camel hair' with processing limited to degumming/degreasing to match subheading

Test for moisture (12%) and ash (<0.5%) content as defined in clean yield calculations

Avoid importing mixed fibers; purity affects duty and classification