Carded Goat Hair Fiber
Coarse animal hair from common goats that has been carded to align the fibers for spinning or felting. This product falls under HTS 5105.40.00.00 as it is coarse animal hair (not fine animal hair like cashmere or mohair) that has undergone carding, a process to disentangle and align fibers. It is typically used in rug making or coarse yarn production.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from fine animal hair sources like yak or camel
Fine animal hair (alpaca, yak, etc.) carded or combed shifts to 5105.10, per chapter note (b) definitions.
If imported in uncarded, scoured state
Uncarded or uncombed coarse hair falls under Chapter 51 heading 5101 for wool and animal hair, not processed.
If blended with combed wool fragments
Combed wool in fragments is classified under 5105.21, potentially pulling blends out of pure coarse hair heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the hair qualifies as 'coarse animal hair' per chapter notes (e.g
• common goat, not Angora or Kashmir) to avoid reclassification
• Provide laboratory certificates for clean yield calculation, as duties are based on clean kg excluding vegetable matter and impurities
Related Products under HTS 5105.40.00.00
Carded Cow Tail Hair
Coarse hair sourced from cow tails, carded to straighten and clean for textile or craft applications. This fits HTS 5105.40.00.00 for carded coarse animal hair from animals outside fine hair definitions. Used in traditional rope making or artisan brushes.
Combed Llama Guard Hair
Coarse guard hairs from llamas (separated from fine undercoat), combed for yarn. HTS 5105.40.00.00 for coarse, not fine animal hair per notes. Used in rugged outerwear yarns.
Carded Sheep Skin Hair
Coarse hair from sheep skins (not wool), carded for industrial felts. Classed under HTS 5105.40.00.00 as coarse animal hair processed. For paper-making felts.
Combed Alpaca Guard Hairs
Coarse outer guard hairs from alpacas, combed separately from fine fiber. HTS 5105.40.00.00 for coarse portion. For blending in coarse textiles.
Carded Yak Guard Hair
Coarse guard hair from yaks, carded for spinning. Coarse per notes, HTS 5105.40.00.00. Used in tent fabrics.
Combed Nutria Coarse Hair
Coarse outer hair from nutria, combed (fine underhair separated). HTS 5105.40.00.00 coarse processed. For felting.