HS Code for Fine animal hair waste

Fine animal hair waste is classified under HS code 5103.20 because it encompasses the residual fibers generated during the industrial processing of high-quality animal fibers other than sheep's wool. According to the Harmonized System's Chapter 51 notes, fine animal hair includes the hair of alpaca, llama, vicuña, camel, yak, Angora, Tibetan, Kashmir, or similar goats, and Angora rabbits. The classification 5103.20 specifically targets waste that occurs during carding, combing, or other processes leading to the manufacture of yarn. This includes yarn waste, which consists of broken or tangled threads, but excludes garnetted stock, which is classified under 5104.00. The distinction is based on the fact that these materials are byproducts of the textile industry and have not yet been mechanically pulled back into a fibrous state for re-spinning. Proper classification requires verifying that the hair originates from the specific animals listed in the legal notes and that the material is indeed waste rather than primary fiber or processed noils.

Products Included

• Cashmere goat hair waste
• Angora rabbit hair yarn waste
• Alpaca fiber carding waste
• Mohair spinning residues
• Vicuña fiber waste from combing
• Camel hair thread waste

Common Misclassification

This code is frequently confused with HS code 5103.10, which is reserved specifically for noils of wool or fine animal hair. Noils are the short fibers separated from long fibers during the combing process and are considered a higher grade of byproduct than general waste. Another common error is using HS code 5104.00, which covers garnetted stock. Garnetted stock is waste that has been processed through a garnetting machine to return it to a fibrous state, whereas 5103.20 covers the waste in its raw, unprocessed form as it comes off the machines.

FAQ

What is the HS code for fine animal hair waste?

The HS code for fine animal hair waste, including yarn waste but excluding noils and garnetted stock, is 5103.20.

Does this code include waste from common rabbits?

No, waste from common rabbits is considered coarse animal hair and is classified under HS code 5103.30. Only Angora rabbit hair is classified as fine animal hair.