Yak Coarse Hair Yarn

Spun yarn from coarse outer yak hair, used in durable carpets and felts. Falls under HTS 5110.00.00.00 as coarse animal hair yarn; note that fine undercoat yak hair would be elsewhere.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5109.10.20Same rate: 35%

If from fine yak undercoat

Fine animal hair from yak is 5109; chapter notes distinguish fine vs coarse.

5702.50.40Higher: 41.3% vs 35%

If already woven into carpet

Finished knotted carpets are in Chapter 57, not yarn.

5112.11.60Higher: 60% vs 35%

If mixed >50% with fine hair

Blends with fine animal hair go to 5112 based on predominant fiber.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Separate coarse guard hair from fine underwool in declarations to match coarse classification

Retail put-up requires consumer labeling; bulk for industrial use simplifies

Monitor ash and alcohol-soluble content for clean yield compliance