HS Code for Combed cashmere

Combed cashmere fiber is classified under HS code 5105.31. This code falls within Chapter 51, which covers wool and fine or coarse animal hair. Heading 5105 specifically addresses wool and hair that has undergone the mechanical processes of carding or combing. Combing is a more advanced stage of processing than carding; it aligns the fibers in a parallel fashion and removes shorter fibers (noils), resulting in a high-quality "top" ready for spinning into fine yarn. The subheading 5105.31 is reserved specifically for the hair of the Kashmir (cashmere) goat. This classification is distinct from raw hair, which would be found in heading 5102. The material must be in the form of loose fiber or tops and must not yet have been spun into yarn to remain within this heading. The precision of this code allows for the tracking of high-value luxury fibers as they move from the raw state into the semi-processed state before textile manufacturing. Proper classification requires verification that the hair is indeed from the cashmere goat and has been subjected to the combing process.

Products Included

• Combed cashmere tops
• Dehaired and combed cashmere fiber
• Cashmere slivers
• Combed fine animal hair of kashmir goats

Common Misclassification

Combed cashmere is often misclassified under HS code 5102.11, which is for raw or simply washed cashmere hair. It is also sometimes confused with HS code 5105.39, which covers other fine animal hair that has been carded or combed but is not specifically from the cashmere goat. Additionally, it should not be confused with finished yarn in heading 5108.

FAQ

What is the HS code for combed cashmere?

The HS code for combed cashmere (fine animal hair of kashmir goats) is 5105.31.

What is the difference between carded and combed cashmere in the HS?

While both are in heading 5105, carding is the initial process of untangling fibers, whereas combing is a further refinement that aligns fibers and removes short hairs. Combed cashmere is generally used for worsted spinning.