Cashmere Goat Hair Noils from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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