HS 510310 Noils of wool or of fine animal hair

The Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate for HS 510310 is generally 0.00% ad valorem. However, specific preferential rates apply under various trade agreements. For example, under agreements with Australia (AU), Canada (CA), Chile (CL), and others, the duty may be Free. It is crucial to consult the relevant tariff schedule for the importing country, such as the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USHTS) or the EU TARIC database, to determine the exact applicable duty rate based on the country of origin and any applicable trade agreements. For instance, the USHTS may list a rate of Free (A, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG), indicating duty-free entry for goods from these specific countries. Always verify with the official tariff database of the destination country.

Noils, as defined under HS code 510310, are short fibers that are separated from wool or fine animal hair during the combing process. Combing is a mechanical process that aligns the fibers and removes shorter ones. Noils are characterized by their short staple length, typically less than 50 mm, and are considered a by-product of preparing wool or fine animal hair for spinning into yarn. They differ from wool waste (HS 510320), which includes fibers recovered from spinning or weaving processes, and from carded wool (HS 5105), which has undergone a carding process to disentangle and align fibers without removing the shorter ones.

For HS code 510310 (Noils of wool or of fine animal hair), standard import documentation generally includes a commercial invoice, a packing list, and a bill of lading or air waybill. Depending on the country of origin and destination, a certificate of origin may be required to claim preferential duty rates under trade agreements. For wool and animal hair products, some countries may also require specific declarations regarding the type of animal hair and its origin to comply with regulations related to animal welfare or agricultural imports. It is advisable to consult the customs regulations of the importing country and the requirements of your customs broker for a comprehensive list.

While the MFN duty rate for HS 510310 is often 0.00% ad valorem, some countries or specific trade scenarios might impose a specific duty. For example, if a country applied a specific duty of 50.7 cents per kilogram (¢/kg) and you were importing 1,000 kilograms of noils, the duty calculation would be: 1,000 kg * 50.7 ¢/kg = 50,700 cents. If the exchange rate were 100 cents to 1 US dollar, this would equate to $507.00 in duty. However, it is critical to note that this is a hypothetical example, as the prevailing duty rates for this HS code are predominantly ad valorem or free. Always refer to the official tariff schedule for the precise duty calculation basis (ad valorem, specific, or compound) and the applicable rate.

Several major trade agreements provide preferential duty rates, often resulting in duty-free entry, for HS code 510310. These include agreements such as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), agreements between the European Union and various countries (e.g., EU-Chile, EU-South Korea), and bilateral agreements the United States has with countries like Australia (AU), Chile (CL), South Korea (KR), and Singapore (SG), as indicated by codes like 'Free (A, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)' in tariff schedules. Importers should verify the specific terms and originating country requirements under each relevant trade agreement to confirm eligibility for preferential treatment and the applicable duty rate.