Heading 5108

Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale

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Heading 5108 covers yarn made from fine animal hair that is carded or combed and not put up for retail sale. It is split first by carded or combed, then by whether the hair is Angora rabbit hair, mohair, or other fine animal hair. All declarable lines shown carry a general (MFN) duty rate of 4%.

Products in this heading

Carded Angora rabbit hair yarn in bulk
Combed Angora rabbit hair yarn in bulk
Carded mohair yarn in bulk
Combed mohair yarn in bulk
Carded other fine animal hair yarn in bulk, such as cashmere or alpaca
Combed other fine animal hair yarn in bulk, such as cashmere or alpaca
Fine animal hair weaving yarn on cones, not packed for retail sale
Fine animal hair knitting yarn on cones, not packed for retail sale

How to choose the right subheading

Confirm the fiber is fine animal hair, not wool; wool yarn not put up for retail sale falls under headings 5106 or 5107.
Determine whether the yarn is carded or combed; this selects the carded or combed group in heading 5108.
Identify the fiber: Angora rabbit hair, mohair, or other fine animal hair.
Check whether the yarn is put up for retail sale; if it is, heading 5108 does not apply.
Confirm the item is yarn, not raw fiber or woven fabric.

Often confused with

Yarn of carded wool, not put up for retail sale
Wool yarn has its own heading, not fine animal hair.
Heading 5106
Yarn of combed wool, not put up for retail sale
Combed wool yarn is classified outside heading 5108.
Heading 5107
Fine animal hair yarn put up for retail sale
Retail put-up yarn is classified outside heading 5108.
Heading 5109
Fine animal hair, not carded or combed
Raw fiber before carding or combing is not yarn.
Heading 5102
Woven fabric of carded fine animal hair
Woven fabric is not yarn; carded fabric is under heading 5111.
Heading 5111

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for carded mohair yarn not put up for retail sale?

Carded mohair yarn not put up for retail sale is 5108.10.40.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 4%.

What is the duty on combed Angora rabbit hair yarn not put up for retail sale?

Combed Angora rabbit hair yarn not put up for retail sale is 5108.20.30.00, and its general (MFN) rate is 4%.

How do I classify carded other fine animal hair yarn not put up for retail sale?

Use 5108.10.80.00 for carded other fine animal hair yarn not put up for retail sale; the general (MFN) rate is 4%. If it is put up for retail sale, it is not classified in heading 5108.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.