Waste of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair — HTS 5103
Waste of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair, including yarn waste but excluding garnetted stock
Chapter 51 › Heading 5103
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 5103 is a four-digit product category for waste of wool or animal hair. It includes waste from wool, fine animal hair, or coarse animal hair, including yarn waste. “Garnetted stock” is excluded, so material that has been processed into that form may belong elsewhere in the tariff schedule.
The four-digit heading is only the starting point. To select the specific eight-digit HTSUS code, read the subheadings and any applicable legal notes. The lower-level codes commonly distinguish the material—such as wool, fine animal hair, or coarse animal hair—and may also distinguish the type or source of waste. Confirm the product’s actual condition, composition, and processing before choosing the final code.
What to check
- Identify the fiber precisely: determine whether the material is wool, fine animal hair, or coarse animal hair, and document any blends.
- Describe the waste’s form and origin, such as yarn waste, cutting waste, or another manufacturing residue; do not assume all textile waste is classified alike.
- Check whether the goods are garnetted stock or have undergone another processing step that may place them outside heading 5103.
- Read the complete eight-digit subheading text, the relevant Section and Chapter notes, and any exclusions in the current HTSUS.
- Verify the classification with a customs broker or request a binding ruling when the material, processing, or fiber content is difficult to establish.
HTS heading 5103 summary
Waste of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair is a 4-digit product category containing 3 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5103.10.00.00 👉 | Noils of wool or of fine animal hair | 2.6¢/kg | Free | 50.7¢/kg |
| 5103.20.00.00 👉 | Other waste of wool or of fine animal hair | 2.6¢/kg | Free | 55.1¢/kg |
| 5103.30.00.00 👉 | Waste of coarse animal hair | 7% | Free | 30% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 5103?
Waste of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair, including yarn waste but excluding garnetted stock. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.