HS Code for Retail cashmere yarn

HS code 510910 is used for yarn made of wool or fine animal hair that contains 85% or more by weight of these fibers and is put up for retail sale. Chapter 51 of the Harmonized System covers wool, fine or coarse animal hair, and horsehair yarn. Heading 5109 specifically addresses yarn that has been packaged for retail sale, which is defined by specific weight and packaging criteria in the Section XI notes. Cashmere, classified as a fine animal hair, falls under this heading when it meets the purity threshold. The 85% requirement is a critical classification factor; if the cashmere is blended with a high percentage of synthetic fibers, it may move to a different subheading. To be considered "put up for retail sale," the yarn must typically be in balls, hanks, or skeins of a weight not exceeding 500 grams, making it suitable for individual consumer use rather than industrial manufacturing.

Products Included

• 100% pure cashmere yarn in 50g balls
• 90% cashmere and 10% silk blend yarn for retail
• Pure merino wool yarn packaged for hand-knitting
• Fine mohair yarn (85%+) in retail skeins

Common Misclassification

Retail cashmere yarn is often confused with HS code 5106, which covers yarn of carded wool not put up for retail sale, or HS code 5107 for combed wool. The primary distinction is the packaging. Furthermore, if the animal hair content is less than 85%, the product must be classified under HS code 510990 instead of 510910.

FAQ

What is the HS code for retail cashmere yarn?

The HS code for yarn of wool or fine animal hair containing 85% or more by weight, put up for retail sale, is 510910.

What defines "put up for retail sale" for yarn?

It refers to yarn packaged in specific forms (like balls or skeins) and weights (usually under 500g) intended for the end consumer.