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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of fine animal hair (not carded or combed) (SITC 26830) totaled $124K in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Fine Animal Hair (Not Carded or Combed) paid $17K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $124K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFine animal hair — including cashmere from goats, angora from rabbits, and vicuña or alpaca from South American camelids — occupies a premium tier in the textile fiber market, where micron count and origin documentation are critical to accurate classification and pricing. In its raw, unprocessed state (neither carded nor combed), this material is traded primarily by specialty fiber merchants and luxury textile mills. Correct classification requires distinguishing the specific animal species, as cashmere, vicuña, and angora each carry distinct duty treatment under the US tariff schedule.
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Fine animal hair generally refers to hair from animals such as cashmere goats, angora rabbits, vicuña, alpaca, and similar species whose fiber falls below a specified micron threshold. The exact micron cutoffs and species lists are defined in the relevant tariff schedule notes, and misclassification between species can result in significant duty differences — consulting a licensed customs broker is advisable.
Yes. Origin matters both for duty-rate purposes and for any applicable trade-remedy measures. Additionally, certain fine fibers — particularly vicuña — may be subject to CITES documentation requirements depending on the species and source country, adding a regulatory layer beyond standard customs classification.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH AFRICA | -- | $110K | +$110K |
| ITALY | $81K | -- | -$81K |
| BELGIUM | $21K | -- | -$21K |
| FRANCE | $11K | -- | -$11K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $5K | -- | -$5K |
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