Garnetted Cashmere Fiber Stock from China
Loose stock of garnetted fine animal hair from cashmere goats, blended for yarn spinning or insulation. Classified under HTS 5104.00.00.00 as garnetted stock of fine animal hair per chapter note (b), distinguishing it from raw hair in 5102. The processing ensures uniform fiber length for industrial reuse.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Confirm cashmere as fine animal hair via lab testing per chapter note (b) to prevent misclassification as coarse hair
• Document garnetting process to differentiate from waste under 5103 or 6310
• Watch for moisture content limits in clean yield calculations to avoid duty adjustments