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.

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.

5102Same rate: 35%

If other fine hair processed beyond degreased

Other fine hairs beyond degreased go to 5102.29.40, but camel specifically stays separate.

5201.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If cotton fibers mistaken for camel hair

Vegetable fibers like cotton are Chapter 52; misidentification leads to wrong chapter.

5701.10.40Same rate: 35%

If used in hand-hooked carpets

Carpets of animal hair are classified in Chapter 57 by end product, not raw material.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include lab reports on vegetable matter and alcohol-soluble content for clean yield verification

Use bonds for special use wool/hair if destined for felts or boots to defer higher duties