U.S. imports of Carded Wool Yarn, Under 85% Wool by Weight, Not for Retail Sale (SITC 65117) totaled $232K in August 2026, imported from 16 countries.
Importers of Carded Wool Yarn, Under 85% Wool by Weight, Not for Retail Sale paid $30K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.12% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Carded Wool Yarn, Under 85% Wool by Weight, Not for Retail Sale imports of $232K in August 2026 ran 26% below the year-to-date monthly average of $312K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBlended carded wool yarn with a wool content below the 85% threshold — typically combined with synthetic fibers such as acrylic or polyester, or with other natural fibers — targets cost-sensitive fabric markets where performance blending is prioritized over pure-wool specifications. The sub-85% threshold places this yarn in a distinct classification from higher-purity carded wool yarn, often with different duty rates and separate TRQ treatment. Accurate fiber-content testing is critical at entry, since the 85% boundary is a hard line that CBP may verify through laboratory analysis.
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Acrylic, polyester, nylon, and cotton are the most common blending partners for carded wool in this category. The classification remains in the wool yarn heading as long as wool is the predominant fiber by weight; if another fiber exceeds wool's share, the yarn may reclassify to a different heading based on that fiber's predominance. Importers should obtain fiber-content test reports for each production lot to confirm the wool remains the chief component.
Yes — the 85% threshold is a classification boundary, not a tolerance range. Yarn reported as 85% or above that tests below that level will be reclassified, potentially triggering additional duties, TRQ overages, or penalty exposure. CBP can request laboratory testing at entry, and importers who repeatedly misclassify near the threshold may face heightened scrutiny on future shipments.
Basic heading 65117 · $232K of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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United Kingdom and Belgium together supply 51% of it.
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$232KYoY · free account
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$11KYoY · free account
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.4M of Carded Wool Yarn, Under 85% Wool by Weight, Not for Retail Sale and exported $74K.
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 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.