U.S. imports of Yarn of Coarse Animal Hair or Horsehair (HS 511000) totaled $9K in August 2026, imported from 10 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSpun from coarse animal fibers — including ox hair, goat hair, and horsehair — this yarn category also covers gimped horsehair yarn, a specialty product used in upholstery, millinery, and traditional textile crafts. The single US tariff line (5110000000) captures all forms whether or not put up for retail sale, making fiber type and end-use documentation critical for correct classification. South Africa and Peru are the leading suppliers to the US market, reflecting their established coarse-fiber livestock industries, with Italy and China also contributing to import volumes.
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Under the Harmonized System, fine animal hair refers to fibers from animals such as cashmere goats, angora rabbits, alpacas, and similar species. Coarse animal hair covers fibers from animals like horses, oxen, and other livestock not classified as fine-hair producers. The distinction is based on the animal species, not a specific micron threshold, so importers should document the fiber source clearly on commercial invoices.
No — both plain and gimped (wrapped or twisted around a core) horsehair yarns fall within this heading and are captured under the single US tariff line 5110000000. The gimped construction does not move the product to a different chapter, though it may affect valuation and end-use declarations.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 5110
Subheading 511000 · $9K of $9K
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Low of 11 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $121K of Yarn of Coarse Animal Hair or Horsehair.
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 · imports 11 of 12 months reported, exports 3 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5110000000 | Yarn of Coarse Animal Hair or of Horsehair | $9K | 9.99% | 100.00% | $884 |
Imports · August 2026
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Italy and Germany together supply 81% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 9.99% of imports for consumption.