Fine Animal Hair Flock for Insulation from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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