Yarn of wool or of fine animal hair — HTS 5109
Yarn of wool or of fine animal hair, put up for retail sale
Chapter 51 › Heading 5109
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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 5109 groups yarn made from wool or fine animal hair when it is put up for retail sale. “Put up for retail sale” generally means the yarn is presented in a consumer-ready form, such as labeled balls, skeins, or packages intended for individual purchasers, rather than bulk yarn for industrial or commercial processing.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTS code, first confirm that the product belongs in heading 5109. Then review the current subheadings and statistical provisions, which may separate yarn by the primary fiber—wool versus fine animal hair—and by other characteristics specified in the tariff. Check the product’s fiber composition, construction, packaging, and any listed technical distinctions. The final digits are the statistical classification used for the more specific product description.
What to check
- Verify that the yarn is actually made from wool or qualifying fine animal hair, rather than primarily from another textile fiber.
- Confirm that the packaging and presentation meet the tariff meaning of “put up for retail sale”; do not rely only on the product’s marketing description.
- Obtain the exact fiber percentages, including blends, from the supplier and compare them with the current HTS wording.
- Review every subheading and statistical suffix under heading 5109 before selecting the 8-digit code.
- Keep product photos, labels, specifications, and supplier documents supporting the classification, and seek a customs broker or binding ruling if the fiber content or retail presentation is unclear.
HTS heading 5109 summary
Yarn of wool or of fine animal hair is a 4-digit product category containing 0 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.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 5109.10 | Containing 85 percent or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair |
| 5109.90 | Other |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 5109?
Yarn of wool or of fine animal hair, put up for retail sale. 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.