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HS HEADING 5102

Fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed

In plain English

This category includes animal hair that has not been carded or combed, covering both fine and coarse types. The classification separates fine hair based on whether it comes from Kashmir, or cashmere, goats or other sources. Coarse animal hair that has not undergone carding or combing is listed as a distinct group.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (3)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

5102.11

Hair; fine animal hair, not carded or combed, of kashmir (cashmere) goats

5102.19

Hair; fine animal hair, not carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats

5102.20

Hair; coarse animal hair, not carded or combed

Chapter 51 classification notes

CITES Appendix I vicuña wool requires CITES permits; cashmere from Mongolian / Chinese herds dominates. EU + US labelling rules require fibre-content disclosure.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Wool blends — under 85% wool content goes to mixed-fibre chapters 5106-5113.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 51

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