HS Code for Mohair (raw)

Raw mohair is classified under HS code 5102.19, which pertains to fine animal hair that has not been carded or combed. Mohair is the hair of the Angora goat. The Harmonized System distinguishes between sheep's wool (5101) and fine animal hair (5102). Within 5102, a distinction is made between Kashmir (cashmere) goats and other fine animal hair. Since mohair is distinct from cashmere, it falls into the "other" category of fine animal hair. This code applies to the fiber in its greasy state, washed, or even bleached, provided the mechanical process of carding or combing has not yet occurred. The classification is based on the biological origin of the fiber and its lack of advanced processing for spinning.

Products Included

• Greasy mohair fleece directly from the goat
• Scoured or washed raw mohair
• Sorted and graded mohair fibers (unprocessed)
• Bleached raw mohair not yet carded
• Carbonized mohair fibers

Common Misclassification

Raw mohair is often confused with HS code 5102.11, which is reserved exclusively for cashmere (Kashmir goat hair). While both are fine animal hairs, they are biologically different. Another common error is using HS code 5105.39, which covers fine animal hair that has been carded or combed. Once the mohair undergoes mechanical alignment for spinning, it moves from 5102 to 5105.

FAQ

What is the HS code for raw mohair?

The HS code for raw mohair (not carded or combed) is 5102.19.

Is mohair classified as wool?

In the Harmonized System, mohair is classified as "fine animal hair" under heading 5102, whereas "wool" specifically refers to the hair of sheep under heading 5101.