Yarn of carded wool — HTS 5106
Yarn of carded wool, not put up for retail sale
Chapter 51 › Heading 5106
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 5106 covers yarn made from carded wool that is not put up for retail sale. “Carded” describes the fiber preparation process before spinning, while “not put up for retail sale” generally means the yarn is presented in commercial or industrial forms rather than consumer-ready retail packages. The heading groups products at a broad four-digit level; it is not, by itself, the complete classification.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that the product belongs in heading 5106 rather than a heading for combed wool yarn, yarn of other textile fibers, or retail-packed yarn. Then review the subheadings and statistical suffixes in the current HTSUS, commonly using facts such as the wool percentage by weight and the yarn’s construction or other stated product distinctions. The product’s actual specifications, not its marketing description alone, control the classification.
What to check
- Confirm from manufacturing records that the wool was carded, not combed, before spinning.
- Verify that the shipment is yarn and is not put up for retail sale; document package form, labels, and intended presentation.
- Obtain the exact fiber composition by weight, including any other textile fibers, and compare it with the wording of the applicable subheadings.
- Check yarn construction and any other distinguishing facts requested by the 8-digit statistical breakout, such as whether it is single or multiple, if the schedule asks for that detail.
- Read the current HTSUS heading, legal notes, and statistical suffix descriptions, and ask a customs broker or request a binding ruling if the manufacturing process or composition is unclear.
HTS heading 5106 summary
Yarn of carded wool is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5106.10.00 👉 | Containing 85 percent or more by weight of wool | 6% | Free | 55.5% |
| 5106.20.00.00 👉 | Containing less than 85 percent by weight of wool (400) | 6% | Free | 55.5% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 5106?
Yarn of carded wool, not put up for retail sale. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.