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HSChapter 51
U.S. imports of fine animal hair, carded or combed (nesoi) (HS 510539) totaled $10K in June 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Fine Animal Hair, Carded or Combed (NESOI) imports of $10K in June 2026 ran 38% below the year-to-date monthly average of $16K.
Carded and combed fine animal hair not elsewhere specified — covering specialty fibers such as cashmere, angora, and alpaca after initial processing — enters the US under a single 10-digit line (5105390000). The United Kingdom and Peru are the leading suppliers, reflecting both established European wool-processing infrastructure and South America's dominance in camelid fibers. Fiber diameter and species identity are critical classification factors, as misidentification between fine and coarse hair can shift the applicable tariff treatment. Importers should verify fiber micron counts and species documentation before entry to avoid reclassification.
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The distinction generally turns on fiber diameter measured in microns: fibers from animals such as cashmere goats, alpacas, vicuñas, and angora rabbits typically qualify as fine, while horse, cattle, and similar coarser fibers fall under the coarse hair headings. Importers should obtain laboratory micron-count documentation to support classification, as the boundary can be contested at entry.
Yes — the NESOI qualifier means this heading captures fine animal hair that is carded or combed but does not fall under a more specific HS heading (e.g., cashmere or angora lines elsewhere in Chapter 51). Classifying correctly requires ruling out all more specific provisions first; a licensed customs broker familiar with textile fiber classifications can help confirm the correct subheading.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PERU | $9K | -- | -$9K |
| ITALY | $628 | -- | -$628 |
| POLAND | $492 | -- | -$492 |
| NETHERLANDS | $320 | -- | -$320 |
| ECUADOR | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5105390000 | FINE ANIMAL HAIR, CARDED OR COMBED,NESOI | $10K | 15.63% | 100.00% | $2K |
YARN & FINE AN HAIR, RETAIL PK, NOT UN 85% WL OR H
HS 510910
YARN, COMBED WOOL, NOT RETAIL, NOT UN 85% WT WOOL
HS 510710
WOVEN FABRICS OF COMBED WOOL OR FAH >=85% WL/FAH O
HS 511219
YARN & FINE AN HAIR, RETAIL PK, UNDER 85% WL OR HR
HS 510990
WOV FAB CRD WL/FAH >=85% WL/FAH NESOI
HS 511119
YARN, CARDED WOOL, NOT RETAIL, NOT UN 85% WT WOOL
HS 510610
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $9K | -- | -$9K |
| Texas | $812 | -- | -$812 |
| Georgia | $628 | -- | -$628 |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $9K | -- | -$9K |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $1K | -- | -$1K |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | -- | -- | -- |