Combed Alpaca Wool Fragments
Combed alpaca wool fragments are short, aligned fibers of fine animal hair from alpacas, produced as a byproduct during top-making. They are cleaned and combed, making them suitable for blending into specialty yarns or nonwoven textiles. Under the Customs Tariff, alpaca hair qualifies as fine animal hair, and these fragments fall under the tariff item for combed wool in fragments.
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 alpaca hair is not in fragments but in the form of combed tops or other combed wool
Combed wool in forms other than fragments is classified under a different tariff item within the same subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the goods are declared as combed wool in fragments and provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement
• Be prepared to pay duty based on the clean yield weight, as determined by CBSA testing
• Keep records of the fiber's animal origin to support classification
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