Yarn of fine animal hair — HTS 5108
Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale
Chapter 51 › Heading 5108
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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 5108 covers yarn made from fine animal hair, such as specialty animal fibers, when the fiber has been carded or combed and the yarn is not packaged for retail sale. The heading groups products by their basic material and processing, rather than by the finished item the yarn may later become. “Carded or combed” describes how the fibers were prepared before spinning, while “not put up for retail sale” generally refers to commercial or industrial presentation rather than consumer-ready packages.
To narrow the 4-digit heading to an 8-digit subheading, first confirm that the yarn meets the heading’s scope, then identify the specific fiber or material and any distinction made by the tariff schedule. Check the product’s fiber composition, construction, preparation, and packaging against the official HTSUS wording and legal notes. If the description does not clearly fit, a customs broker or formal classification ruling may be needed.
What to check
- Confirm the yarn is made from fine animal hair and identify the exact fiber, including any blends and their proportions.
- Verify that the fibers were carded or combed, and collect production specifications or supplier documentation supporting that fact.
- Check whether the yarn is presented for commercial use or in a retail-ready package; packaging can affect classification.
- Review the full 8-digit HTSUS descriptions, section and chapter notes, and any applicable statistical suffix requirements.
- Compare the proposed code with prior entries or obtain customs-broker advice when the fiber, blend, processing, or presentation is unusual.
HTS heading 5108 summary
Yarn of fine animal hair is a 4-digit product category containing 0 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.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 5108.10 | Carded |
| 5108.20 | Combed |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 5108?
Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), 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.