Combed Alpaca Guard Hairs
Combed alpaca guard hairs are coarse outer hairs from alpacas, combed separately from the fine fibre. Since the guard hair is not fine animal hair, it is classified as coarse animal hair, combed, under tariff item 5105.40.00.
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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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is clearly separated from fine alpaca fibre, which is classified as fine animal hair
• Provide documentation of the separation process to the CBSA
• If the hair is blended with other fibres, determine the predominant fibre by weight for classification
Related Products under Tariff item 5105.40.00
Carded Cow Tail Hair
Carded cow tail hair is coarse animal hair sourced from cattle, carded to straighten and clean the fibres for use in textile or craft applications. It is not fine animal hair as defined in Chapter 51, and it is not brush-making hair or bristles of heading 05.02, so it falls under tariff item 5105.40.00 for coarse animal hair, carded or combed.
Carded Goat Hair Fiber
Carded goat hair fiber from common goats is coarse animal hair that has been carded to align the fibres for spinning or felting. Since common goat hair is not listed as fine animal hair in Chapter 51, it is classified as coarse animal hair, carded, under tariff item 5105.40.00.
Carded Pig Bristle Hair (Non-Brush)
Carded pig bristle hair, excluding brush-making bristles, is coarse animal hair processed by carding for textile use. It is not brush-making hair or bristles of heading 05.02, and it is not fine animal hair, so it falls under tariff item 5105.40.00 for coarse animal hair, carded or combed.
Carded Sheep Skin Hair
Carded sheep skin hair is coarse hair from sheep skins, not wool, carded for industrial felts. It is not wool as defined in Chapter 51, and it is not fine animal hair, so it is classified as coarse animal hair, carded, under tariff item 5105.40.00.
Carded Yak Guard Hair
Carded yak guard hair is coarse outer hair from yaks, carded for spinning. Yak guard hair is not fine animal hair, as only the undercoat of yak is considered fine, so it is classified as coarse animal hair, carded, under tariff item 5105.40.00.
Combed Buffalo Hair
Combed buffalo hair is coarse hair from water buffalo, combed to prepare for spinning into durable yarns. It is not fine animal hair, and it is not brush-making hair, so it is classified as coarse animal hair, combed, under tariff item 5105.40.00.