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U.S. imports of carded or combed fine or coarse animal hair (SITC 26877) totaled $13K in July 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Carded or Combed Fine or Coarse Animal Hair imports of $13K in July 2026 ran 41% below the year-to-date monthly average of $23K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataAnimal hair fibers — from cashmere goats, alpacas, angora rabbits, camels, and similar species — that have been carded or combed into aligned, spinnable form represent a value-added intermediate product positioned between raw fiber and yarn. The processing step (carding or combing) is the key classification trigger that separates this material from unprocessed fine or coarse hair. Cashmere and alpaca in carded or combed form are particularly active in trade, serving luxury knitwear and woven fabric mills that require consistent fiber preparation.
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4 shipments/mo
Basic heading 199 of 239 in section 2
Basic heading 26877 · $13K of $3.8B
Yes. The processing stage — raw versus carded or combed — is a classification boundary in the US tariff schedule, and the two forms may carry different duty rates. Importers should confirm the exact HTS classification for carded or combed cashmere with a licensed customs broker, as the applicable rate depends on both the processing state and the specific animal species.
Mills typically specify average fiber diameter (microns), fiber length, vegetable matter content (as a percentage), and color (white versus dehaired). For cashmere, the industry standard targets fiber below 19 microns with minimal coarse hair contamination. Supplier test certificates from accredited wool-testing laboratories (such as IWTO-certified labs) are standard commercial documentation for these transactions.
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SITCSection 2
Imports · July 2026
origin
India and Italy together supply 89% of it.
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Imports
$13KYoY · Pro
Exports
$0YoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.