HS-4 · Heading
5109 — Yarn of wool or of fine animal hair, put up for retail sale
Chapter 51: Wool, fine or coarse animal hair
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 5109 when importing yarn made from wool or fine animal hair that is packaged for retail sale. For instance, if you're bringing in a retail pack of 100% wool yarn for knitting, this is the correct code to use.
When deciding between the subheadings, consider the wool content. HS-6 510910 applies to yarn containing 85% or more wool or fine animal hair, while HS-6 510990 is for yarn with less than 85%. If your product is a blend with 80% wool, you would classify it under 510990.
Look closely at your product's specifications. If you're importing a retail package of yarn that is 90% wool, choose 510910. However, if it’s a mixed yarn with only 70% wool, then 510990 is the right fit. This distinction is crucial for compliance and accurate duty assessments.
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HS-4 5109 · yarn classification · wool yarn import · fine animal hair yarn · retail yarn packaging · HS-6 510910 · HS-6 510990 · wool content in yarn · import yarn regulations · yarn for knitting · yarn for weaving
Examples
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- Retail packs of 100% wool yarn for knitting
- Yarn blends with 80% wool and 20% synthetic fibers
- 100% fine animal hair yarn for weaving
- Retail-ready skeins of yarn containing 90% wool
- Yarn with 75% wool and 25% cotton, packaged for sale
Common questions
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- What is the correct HS code for wool yarn?
- How to classify yarn for import?
- What are the subheadings under HS-4 5109?
- Is my yarn 510910 or 510990?
- What does HS-6 510910 cover?
- How to determine wool content in yarn?
Related topics
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- how to classify yarn made from wool
- importing fine animal hair yarn for retail
- differences between HS-6 510910 and 510990
- what percentage of wool qualifies for HS-6 510910
- retail packaging requirements for yarn imports
- compliance for importing wool yarn
- yarn blends classification for customs
- how to find the right HS code for yarn
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What is HS-4 5109 used for?
- HS-4 5109 is used for yarn made from wool or fine animal hair that is packaged for retail sale.
- How do I choose between HS-6 510910 and 510990?
- Choose HS-6 510910 if your yarn contains 85% or more wool; use 510990 for less than 85%.
- What types of products fall under HS-4 5109?
- Products include retail packs of yarn made from wool or fine animal hair, suitable for knitting or weaving.
- Can I import yarn with synthetic blends under HS-4 5109?
- Yes, but the classification will depend on the wool content. Less than 85% wool falls under HS-6 510990.
- What are the packaging requirements for yarn imports?
- Yarn must be packaged for retail sale, clearly labeled with its composition to facilitate correct classification.
- How do I determine the wool content in my yarn?
- You can check the product specifications or conduct a laboratory analysis to determine the wool percentage.
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