U.S. imports of Combed Wool Yarn, Under 85% Wool by Weight, Not for Retail Sale (SITC 65118) totaled $428K in August 2026, imported from 20 countries.
Importers of Combed Wool Yarn, Under 85% Wool by Weight, Not for Retail Sale paid $54K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.53% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Combed Wool Yarn, Under 85% Wool by Weight, Not for Retail Sale imports of $428K in August 2026 ran 27% above the year-to-date monthly average of $337K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWorsted-system combed wool yarn blended below the 85% wool threshold combines the smooth hand and tensile strength of combed fiber with the cost or performance benefits of synthetic or other natural fiber additions, serving mid-market suiting, knitwear, and upholstery fabric producers. The combing process distinguishes this yarn from carded blends in terms of surface smoothness and yarn evenness, which are key commercial specifications for fabric buyers. As with all blended wool yarns, the sub-85% classification carries its own duty and TRQ treatment separate from pure-wool worsted yarn, making fiber documentation a front-line compliance priority.
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289 import shipments a month
Mills specify combed (worsted) yarn by metric count (Nm), twist per meter, and surface smoothness — properties that reflect the parallel fiber alignment achieved by combing. Carded yarn is typically specified by bulk, loft, and hairiness. For import classification purposes, the processing method (carded vs. combed) must be declared accurately, as it determines the applicable heading even when fiber content percentages are identical.
Yes, mixed shipments are common. Each yarn type must be declared and entered under its correct heading based on its individual fiber content — they cannot be averaged or combined into a single line. Importers should ensure commercial invoices and packing lists itemize each yarn grade separately by fiber content percentage to facilitate accurate CBP entry and avoid post-entry audit issues.
Basic heading 65118 · $428K of $27.0B
Imports · August 2026
origin
India and Canada together supply 71% of it. India pays 16.0% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.8M of Combed Wool Yarn, Under 85% Wool by Weight, Not for Retail Sale and exported $90K.
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 9 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.