Yarn of coarse animal hair or of horsehair (including gimped horsehair yarn), whether or not put up for retail sale
1 declarable lines
Heading 5110 covers yarn made of coarse animal hair or of horsehair, including gimped horsehair yarn, and it applies whether or not the yarn is put up for retail sale. The heading is not split by fiber, finish, or packaging: it has one declarable line, 5110.00.00.00, which carries a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Coarse animal hair yarn on cones for weaving upholstery fabric
- Horsehair yarn sold by the skein for brush and upholstery work
- Gimped horsehair yarn used as trimming and cord
- Retail-packaged balls or skeins of coarse animal hair yarn
- Coarse hair yarn used for interlinings and stiffening
- Horsehair yarn for mattress ticking and carpet backing
How to choose the right subheading
- Fiber: the yarn must be of coarse animal hair or horsehair, not wool or fine animal hair.
- Form: gimped horsehair yarn is named in the heading and stays here.
- Packaging: put up for retail sale or not, the goods remain in 5110.
- Stage of manufacture: spun yarn only, since raw or carded fiber goes to other headings.
- Use: end use such as upholstery or trimming does not create a separate line.
Often confused with
- Heading 5108Yarn of fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale
Fine animal hair yarn is classified in 5108, not with coarse hair.
- Heading 5109Yarn of wool or fine animal hair put up for retail sale
Retail put-up applies to wool and fine animal hair yarn only.
- Heading 5113Woven fabrics of coarse animal hair or of horsehair
Finished woven fabric belongs in 5113, not in the yarn heading.
- Heading 5102Coarse animal hair, not carded or combed
Raw fiber that has not been carded or combed stays in 5102.
- Heading 5105Coarse animal hair, carded or combed
Prepared fiber before spinning is classified in 5105.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for horsehair yarn?
Horsehair yarn is classified under 5110.00.00.00, which carries a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on yarn of coarse animal hair?
Yarn of coarse animal hair enters under 5110.00.00.00 and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify gimped horsehair yarn?
Gimped horsehair yarn is named in heading 5110 and is declared under 5110.00.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free, whether or not it is put up for retail sale.
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.