Fine Animal Hair Flock for Insulation from Canada
Short textile flock of fine animal hair (e.g., cashmere or alpaca), ≤5 mm length, used for thermal insulation in apparel linings. Falls under HTS 5601.29.0020 as wadding/articles thereof of fine animal hair, separate from processed nonwovens.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Conduct microscopic fiber analysis to distinguish fine animal hair from wool, ensuring accurate subheading 5601.29.0020 declaration
• Include mill certificates showing flock processing (dust/neps removal) to meet wadding purity standards
• Watch for contamination; over 50% non-textile content could redirect to chapter 39 per chapter notes on impregnated materials