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
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from common goats, not Kashmir breed
Chapter note (b) specifies Kashmir goats for fine hair; common goats are coarse under 5103.20.
If woven into fabric before import as waste
Woven fabrics of combed fine hair waste classify in 5112, not raw noils.
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
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