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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of wool noils and fine animal hair noils (not garnetted) (SITC 26863) totaled $122K in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Wool Noils and Fine Animal Hair Noils (Not Garnetted) paid $12K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $122K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Wool Noils and Fine Animal Hair Noils (Not Garnetted) imports of $122K in April 2026 ran 26% above the year-to-date monthly average of $97K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataNoils are the short fibers separated from longer staple during the combing stage of worsted processing — a byproduct that is widely traded as a raw material for woolen (as opposed to worsted) spinning systems, where shorter fiber length is acceptable. Their classification as 'not garnetted' distinguishes them from mechanically recycled fiber and confirms their origin as a primary processing byproduct rather than a reclaimed material. Noils from fine animal hair such as cashmere command a meaningful price premium over wool noils due to the underlying fiber value.
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Noils are a specific, well-defined byproduct of the combing process — short fibers that fall below the length threshold for worsted spinning. Their classification is separate from general wool waste because they have a consistent fiber character and established commercial uses in woolen spinning, felt, and blended yarns. The 'not garnetted' qualifier further confirms they have not been mechanically recycled from finished goods.
No. Once cashmere noils are blended with wool noils, the resulting mixture is classified based on its predominant fiber by weight, and the cashmere designation is lost unless cashmere constitutes the majority component. Importers blending these materials should document fiber composition carefully to support accurate classification of both the input materials and any downstream products.
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