U.S. imports of Fine Animal Hair, Carded or Combed (NESOI) (HS 510539) totaled $88K in September 2026, imported from 9 countries.
Importers of Fine Animal Hair, Carded or Combed (NESOI) paid $352 in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 0.40% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Fine Animal Hair, Carded or Combed (NESOI) imports of $88K in September 2026 ran 319% above the year-to-date monthly average of $21K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataCarded 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.
Subheading 5 of 6 in heading 5105
Subheading 510539 · $88K of $575K
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5105390000 | Fine Animal Hair, Carded or Combed, NESOI | — | -- | -- |
ImportsExports
Imports
$88KYoY · free account
Exports
—YoY · free account
Low of 10 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $210K of Fine Animal Hair, Carded or Combed (NESOI).
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through September 2026 · imports 10 of 12 months reported, exports 5 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
origin
Peru and Italy together supply 100% of it. Italy pays 10.0% duty; Peru 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
96.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.40% of imports for consumption.