Cashmere Goat Hair Noils

Premium noils from Kashmir (cashmere) goat undercoat, short fibers discarded during combing for high-end yarn. Classified as noils of fine animal hair in HTS 5103.10.00.00, excluding common goat hair per chapter definitions.

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.

5103.20.00.00Same rate: 35%

If from common goats, not Kashmir breed

Chapter note (b) specifies Kashmir goats for fine hair; common goats are coarse under 5103.20.

5112.11.60Higher: 60% vs 35%

If woven into fabric before import as waste

Woven fabrics of combed fine hair waste classify in 5112, not raw noils.

5101Lower: 15.3% vs 35%

If for special uses like felts if certified

Unimproved fine hair noils may enter under 5101 with bond for restricted manufacturing uses.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Require origin certificates distinguishing Kashmir goats from common goats to meet fine hair criteria

Test for 12% moisture and low ash per clean yield formula; declare vegetable matter content accurately