HS Code for Retail wool blend yarn

HS code 5109.90 is applied to yarn made of wool or fine animal hair that contains less than 85% by weight of these fibers, specifically when packaged for retail sale. This classification is essential for the textile industry as it covers a wide variety of "wool-rich" or "wool-blend" yarns used in home knitting and crocheting. The fine animal hair mentioned in the code includes fibers from animals like the alpaca, cashmere goat, or vicuña. To fall under this code, the yarn must be packaged for the end consumer, typically in balls or skeins weighing 500 grams or less. The classification process requires a precise laboratory analysis of fiber content to ensure the wool component is indeed below the 85% threshold, as this affects the duty rates and trade statistics for blended textile products.

Products Included

• 50% Wool / 50% Acrylic knitting yarn
• Wool and cotton blend yarn for retail
• Fine animal hair blended with synthetic fibers (<85% hair)
• Mixed fiber yarns for domestic crochet
• Wool blend yarn in 100g retail balls

Common Misclassification

This code is frequently confused with 5109.10 when the wool content is actually 85% or more. It is also confused with 5107.20 (combed wool yarn blended with synthetic staple fibers, not for retail). The weight limit of 500g per unit is the key decider against Chapter 51 industrial headings which cover large cones or beams.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Retail wool blend yarn?

The HS code for yarn of wool or fine animal hair (less than 85% by weight) put up for retail sale is 5109.90.

How is the 85% threshold calculated?

The threshold is calculated based on the dry weight of the fibers. If the wool or fine animal hair component is exactly 85% or more, it must be classified under 5109.10.