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U.S. imports of waste of wool or fine animal hair (other) (HS 510320) totaled $49K in June 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Waste of Wool or Fine Animal Hair (Other) imports of $49K in June 2026 ran 30% above the year-to-date monthly average of $37K.
Recovered wool and fine animal hair waste — other than noils — covers pulled wool, garnetted stock precursors, and processing residues from spinning and weaving operations, all consolidated under tariff line 5103200000. This material feeds recycled-fiber textile mills and nonwoven manufacturers seeking lower-cost inputs. Belgium and the United Kingdom are the primary US suppliers, reflecting the concentration of legacy wool-recycling infrastructure in those countries.
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This category captures wool and fine animal hair waste that is not noils — including yarn waste, pulled wool (recovered from woven or knitted goods), and fiber residues from carding and spinning that are too degraded to classify as noils. The distinction from noils (510310) matters because noils retain more fiber integrity and command a premium; 'other' waste is typically lower-grade and priced accordingly.
Wool waste supply is closely tied to the output of European textile recycling centers, particularly in Belgium and the UK, where shoddy and mungo production has a long industrial history. Import volumes can fluctuate with European domestic textile consumption and recycling capacity, making supply less predictable than virgin fiber. Buyers often maintain relationships with multiple European suppliers to manage availability risk.
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Monthly import values over time
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5103200000 | WASTE OF WOOL OR OF FINE ANIMAL HAIR, OTHER | $49K | 10.68% | 91.26% | $5K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5103200000 | WASTE OF WOOL OR OF FINE ANIMAL HAIR, OTHER | $12K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $32K | -- | -$32K |
| South Carolina | $12K | -- | -$12K |
| New York | -- | $12K | +$12K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | $32K | -- | -$32K |
| CHARLESTON, SC | $12K | -- | -$12K |
| CHAMPLAIN-ROUSES POINT, NY | -- | $12K | +$12K |