Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Raw Cashmere (Fine Hair of Kashmir Goats), Not Carded or Combed (HS 510211) totaled $6K in September 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Raw Cashmere (Fine Hair of Kashmir Goats), Not Carded or Combed imports of $6K in September 2026 ran 68% below the year-to-date monthly average of $18K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataCashmere — the fine undercoat fiber of Kashmir (Cashmere) goats — is one of the world's most commercially valuable specialty fibers, and its classification at the raw, unprocessed stage is governed by heading 510211. The two 10-digit lines split between cashmere that has not been carded, combed, or processed beyond dehairing (5102111000) and a broader line covering fine or coarse animal hair in the same unprocessed state (5102119000). Italy leads US imports, serving as a major dehairing and trading hub, with China also a significant supplier. Correct classification requires confirming that the fiber is from Kashmir goats specifically and has not yet been carded or combed, as those processing steps move the product into Chapter 51's combed or carded fiber headings.
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Dehairing — mechanically separating the fine undercoat from coarse guard hairs — does not disqualify fiber from heading 510211, provided the fiber has not been carded or combed. Dehaired cashmere that remains in loose fiber form (not yet processed into top or sliver) stays here. Once the fiber is carded or combed into a continuous strand, it moves to heading 5105.
Italy hosts several of the world's leading cashmere dehairing and trading operations, which source raw fiber primarily from Central Asian and Chinese producers, process it to remove guard hair, and re-export the cleaned fiber. Under US rules of origin, if the dehairing constitutes a substantial transformation, Italy may be the country of origin for customs purposes — though importers should verify origin determinations with a licensed customs broker given the complexity of multi-country processing chains.
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Subheading 3 of 3 in heading 5102
Subheading 510211 · $6K of $516K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5102111000 | Fine Animal Hair of Cashmere not Carded/Comb/ Proc | — | -- | -- |
| 5102119000 | Fine/Coarse Anml Hr, Nt Card/Comb/Prcssd Cashmere | — | -- | -- |
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Low of 11 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $184K of Raw Cashmere (Fine Hair of Kashmir Goats), Not Carded or Combed.
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 11 of 12 months reported, exports 2 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
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United Kingdom and Canada together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 14.07% of imports for consumption.