Alpaca Fine Hair Noils
Noils of fine animal hair from alpaca, consisting of short fibers removed during the combing process used to prepare longer staples for luxury yarn production. These irregular fibers are a byproduct of worsted spinning and meet the definition of fine animal hair under Chapter Note 1(b).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the goods include waste other than noils, such as yarn waste.
Yarn waste is classified separately under the same heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the goods are declared as 'noils' and not as 'garnetted stock,' which falls under a different tariff item
• Keep records of the combing process to substantiate the classification
• Verify whether the alpaca hair meets the definition of fine animal hair in Chapter Note 1(b)
Related Products under Tariff item 5103.10.00
Angora Rabbit Wool Noils
Noils from Angora rabbit hair, consisting of short, fluffy fibers removed during combing for use in yarns with a soft, mohair-like texture. Angora rabbit hair is explicitly listed as fine animal hair in Chapter Note 1(b).
Beaver Fine Hair Noils
Noils from beaver underfur, consisting of fine, short fibers obtained during combing for felt hat production. Beaver hair is listed as fine animal hair in Chapter Note 1(b).
Camel Hair Noils (Dromedary)
Noils from dromedary camel undercoat, consisting of soft, short fibers from combing for winter apparel yarns. Dromedary camel hair is included in the definition of fine animal hair in Chapter Note 1(b).
Carbonized Wool Noils
Carbonized wool noils, which are short combing waste fibers treated with acid to remove vegetable matter, used for cleaned recycling. These noils remain classified as noils of wool under tariff item 5103.10.00 despite the carbonizing treatment.
Cashmere Goat Hair Noils
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Nutria Fine Hair Noils
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