U.S. imports of Carded or Combed Cashmere (HS 510531) totaled $3K in September 2026, imported from 5 countries.
Carded or Combed Cashmere imports of $3K in September 2026 ran 61% below the year-to-date monthly average of $7K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataProcessed cashmere — fiber from Kashmir (cashmere) goats that has been carded or combed — is among the highest-value textile fiber inputs traded globally, and its classification under tariff line 5105310000 reflects the premium placed on fiber origin and processing state. Italy and Turkey lead US imports of this material, serving as major processing and re-export hubs for raw cashmere sourced primarily from Central Asian herds. Fiber diameter (typically below 19 microns) and species verification are critical for both classification and compliance with the Wool Products Labeling Act.
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CBP and downstream WPLA compliance both require that cashmere be accurately identified as fiber from Kashmir goats. Importers should obtain a supplier declaration specifying the animal species, a fiber-diameter test certificate from an accredited laboratory confirming the micron count, and a certificate of origin. Blended or mislabeled cashmere has been a recurring enforcement focus, so robust supplier documentation is essential.
Cashmere fiber processed in or transshipped through China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs depending on the applicable tariff list and any current exclusions. Given that China is a significant cashmere-processing country, importers sourcing from Italian or Turkish processors should also verify the country of origin for substantial transformation purposes, as fiber processed in a third country from Chinese-origin raw cashmere may carry a different origin determination. Consult a licensed customs broker for a current assessment.
Subheading 4 of 6 in heading 5105
Subheading 510531 · $3K of $575K
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Low of 11 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $131K of Carded or Combed Cashmere.
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 0 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
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Italy and Germany together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 10.00% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5105310000 | Wool/Fine Animal Hair, Cashmere, Carded or Combed | $7K | 15.51% | 100.00% | $1K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5105310000 | Wool/Fine Animal Hair, Cashmere, Carded or Combed | $4K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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