U.S. imports of Combed Wool in Fragments (HS 510521) totaled $48K in August 2026, imported from 9 countries.
Combed Wool in Fragments imports of $48K in August 2026 ran 28% above the year-to-date monthly average of $38K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWool tops and other combed wool presented in fragment form — small, broken pieces of combed sliver rather than continuous top — are classified under tariff line 5105210000 and serve as a cost-effective input for worsted spinning where continuous top length is not required. Italy and Turkey are the leading US suppliers of this material, reflecting their established worsted-processing industries and active trade in intermediate wool products.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
42 import shipments a month
The fragment distinction (510521 vs. 510529) reflects a physical form difference: fragments are broken or short pieces of combed sliver, while 510529 covers continuous or longer-form combed wool tops. The distinction matters commercially because fragments are typically lower-priced and used in blended or lower-count worsted yarns, while continuous tops command a premium for fine worsted spinning.
As of current trade policy, combed wool fragments from Turkey are not known to be subject to antidumping, countervailing duty, or Section 301 measures. However, Turkey's trade status can be affected by changes to preference programs and tariff schedules. Importers should confirm the current duty treatment and any applicable trade measures with a licensed customs broker at the time of entry.
ImportsExports
Imports
$48KYoY · free account
Exports
—YoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $405K of Combed Wool in Fragments.
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 August 2026 · exports 5 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 2 of 6 in heading 5105
Subheading 510521 · $48K of $575K
Trade Directory
List your company under HS 510521 — Combed Wool in Fragments, so the companies trading it can find you. Be the first supplier listed.
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 | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5105210000 | Wool Tops and Other, Combed Wool in Fragments | $48K | 13.67% | 99.36% | $7K |
Imports · August 2026
origin
Turkey and New Zealand together supply 85% of it. Turkey pays 15.9% duty; China 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 13.67% of imports for consumption.