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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of woven fabrics of carded wool or fine animal hair (not under 85%) (SITC 65421) totaled $1.7M in April 2026, traded with 28 countries.
Importers of Woven Fabrics of Carded Wool or Fine Animal Hair (Not Under 85%) paid $260K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $1.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Woven Fabrics of Carded Wool or Fine Animal Hair (Not Under 85%) imports of $1.7M in April 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCarding—as opposed to combing—is the processing method that defines this heading's fiber preparation, producing a woolen-system yarn with a softer, more textured hand than worsted (combed) wool fabrics. Fabrics must contain at least 85% carded wool or fine animal hair by weight, placing them in the high-purity tier of wool woven goods used for traditional tweeds, flannels, and coating fabrics. The carded/combed distinction is a recurring classification challenge, as both produce woven wool fabrics but with different yarn structures, surface textures, and end-use profiles. Pile, chenille, and narrow fabrics are excluded from this heading.
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The distinction is based on the yarn preparation method: carded wool yarns are made from shorter, randomly oriented fibers producing a bulkier, fuzzier yarn, while combed (worsted) yarns use longer, parallel-aligned fibers for a smoother, denser fabric. Physical examination, fiber length analysis, and manufacturer's mill certificates specifying the spinning system (woolen vs. worsted) are the standard means of verification. The surface texture and yarn twist of the finished fabric are also diagnostic indicators.
Fine animal hair from cashmere goats, angora rabbits, vicuña, alpaca, and similar fine-fiber animals counts toward the 85% threshold alongside wool. The combined weight of carded wool and any qualifying fine animal hair must reach 85% of the total fabric weight. Fabrics blending carded wool with cashmere, for example, would be classified here if the combined content meets the threshold and the fabric is not a pile or narrow construction.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | $656K | -- | -$656K |
| ITALY | $613K | -- | -$613K |
| MEXICO | $304K | $5K | -$299K |
| EL SALVADOR | -- | $270K | +$270K |
| GERMANY | $17K | $23K | +$6K |
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