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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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