Carded Vicuna Top
Carded vicuna fiber tops, with fibers aligned for spinning into luxury fabrics. Vicuna hair is explicitly listed as fine animal hair in the chapter notes, and this product is carded, so it falls under tariff item 5105.39.00 as 'other' fine animal hair.
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 |
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- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 5101110000–5105400000).
- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 5105).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the vicuna fiber is combed rather than carded
Combed fine animal hair is classified under a different subheading than carded.
If the fiber is coarse animal hair, not fine
Coarse animal hair is classified separately from fine animal hair.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the fiber is from vicuna and not a similar species, as misclassification can lead to penalties
• Keep records of the carding process to prove it is not combed
• Check CITES requirements, as vicuna is a protected species
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