Wool Noils from Merino Sheep
Short, broken wool fibers known as noils, produced from Merino sheep during the combing process in worsted yarn manufacturing. These noils consist of the waste fibers removed after combing longer staples, classified under HTS 5103.10.00.00 as noils of wool, distinct from garnetted stock or yarn waste.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If derived from coarse animal hair like horse or cow
Coarse animal hair noils fall under 5103.20, excluding fine hair types like alpaca or cashmere as defined in chapter note (b).
If carded but not combed, resembling uncombed waste
Uncombed wool waste shifts to chapter 51 processed fibers if not specifically noils from combing.
If from rags or used clothing disassembly
Rags, scrap, and worn-out textile articles are classified in heading 6310, not raw fiber waste.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide laboratory certification of clean yield per US note (b) to avoid disputes over duty assessment based on absolute clean content
• Declare exact wool type (e.g
• Merino) and processing origin; noils must be combing byproducts, not garnetted or mechanically reclaimed
• Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as shoddy; bonds may be required if later used outside permitted special uses
Related Products under HTS 5103.10.00.00
Angora Rabbit Wool Noils
Noils from Angora rabbit hair, fluffy short fibers removed in combing for mohair-like yarns. As fine animal hair per chapter note (b), these classify in HTS 5103.10.00.00, separate from sheep wool.
Carbonized Wool Noils
Wool noils treated via carbonizing to remove vegetable matter, entered as-is per US note (c). Short combing waste fibers for cleaned recycling, HTS 5103.10.00.00.
Beaver Fine Hair Noils
Noils from beaver underfur, fine short fibers from combing in felt hat production. Fine animal hair waste under HTS 5103.10.00.00.
Alpaca Fine Hair Noils
Noils of fine animal hair from alpaca, generated as short fibers during combing in luxury yarn production. These irregular fibers are a byproduct of separating longer staples, fitting HTS 5103.10.00.00 for noils of fine animal hair per chapter note (b).
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.
Vicuna Fine Hair Noils
Rare noils from vicuna fine hair, byproduct of combing the ultra-soft undercoat for exclusive textiles. These short fibers are waste from premium fiber preparation, under HTS 5103.10.00.00 as fine animal hair noils.