Combed Alpaca Yarn 2/16 Nm
Premium combed alpaca hair yarn at 2/16 Nm, supplied in bulk spools for weaving mills and not packaged for retail sale. As a combed yarn of fine animal hair (alpaca per Chapter Note 1(b)), it falls under tariff item 5108.20.00. This yarn is not put up for retail sale, which keeps it within this tariff item rather than heading 51.09.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the yarn is put up for retail sale
Yarn of fine animal hair put up for retail sale is classified under heading 51.09, not 51.08.
If the yarn is carded instead of combed
Carded yarn of fine animal hair falls under the carded subheading within 51.08.
If importing the fibre rather than yarn
Combed fine animal hair in fibre form is classified under heading 51.05.
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
• Ensure the yarn is not put up for retail sale (e.g
• on spools over 125 g) to qualify for this tariff item
• Declare the fibre content as alpaca and the yarn count (Nm) accurately on the CBSA customs declaration
• Keep supplier documents proving the yarn is combed, not carded, to avoid reclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 5108.20.00
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Combed Angora Rabbit Hair DK Weight Yarn
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Combed Angora Rabbit Hair Yarn 2/16 Nm
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Combed Angora Rabbit Yarn 2/24 Nm
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