Degreased Combed Cashmere Top from Mexico
Long, parallel cashmere fibers from Kashmir goats, combed and degreased to achieve high clean yield for worsted yarn production. Falls under HTS 5105.31.00.00 due to its combed state and origin as fine hair from Kashmir goats, excluding vegetable matter per clean yield definition.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis for clean yield and moisture content (12% max); ensure no blending with other hairs to stay in 5105.31
• Common pitfall: incorrect yield declaration leads to audits and penalties