Hand-Loomed Alpaca Wool Shawl Material
> A fine hand-woven fabric made from carded alpaca fine animal hair, exceeding 85% by weight, weighing under 300 g/m², woven on a loom narrower than 76 cm. Perfect for luxury shawls, the fabric's composition and weight place it under tariff item 5111.11.00.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric weighs more than 300 g/m²
Heavier carded alpaca fabrics are classified under tariff item 5111.19.00.
If the material is made up into shawls
Made-up shawls of fine animal hair are classified in heading 62.14.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the alpaca hair content is at least 85% by weight and the fabric is carded, not combed
• The narrow loom width does not affect classification under this tariff item
• If the material is cut to size for shawls, it may be considered a made-up article, so declare its condition accurately
Related Products under Tariff item 5111.11.00
Alpaca Wool Tapestry Fabric
> A finely woven tapestry fabric made from 90% carded alpaca fine animal hair, weighing 110 g/m². Alpaca is listed as fine animal hair in Chapter 51 Note 1(b), and the fabric contains over 85% fine animal hair by weight, so it falls under tariff item 5111.11.00 as a woven fabric of carded fine animal hair weighing not more than 300 g/m².
Angora Rabbit Wool Upholstery Fabric
> A delicate woven upholstery fabric made from 88% carded Angora rabbit fine animal hair, weighing 105 g/m². Angora rabbit hair is explicitly listed as fine animal hair in Chapter 51 Note 1(b), and the fabric's high fine hair content and light weight place it under tariff item 5111.11.00.
Artisanal Lambswool Tie Lining Fabric
> A hand-woven fabric made from carded lambswool with 90% wool content, weighing 250 g/m², used for high-end necktie linings. The fabric's high wool content and weight under 300 g/m² place it under tariff item 5111.11.00, regardless of the narrow loom width.
Camel Hair Lightweight Upholstery
> A woven upholstery fabric made from 86% carded camel (dromedary) fine animal hair, weighing 128 g/m². Camel hair is listed as fine animal hair in Chapter 51 Note 1(b), and the fabric's composition and weight meet the criteria for tariff item 5111.11.00.
Carded Wool Artisan Wall Hanging Cloth
> A lightweight hand-woven cloth made from 87% carded wool, weighing 290 g/m², intended for decorative wall hangings. The fabric's high wool content and weight under 300 g/m² qualify it for tariff item 5111.11.00.
Cashmere Blend Upholstery Fabric
> A lightweight woven fabric made from 87% carded Kashmir goat (cashmere) fine animal hair, weighing 130 g/m², intended for high-end furniture upholstery. Kashmir goat hair is listed as fine animal hair in Chapter 51 Note 1(b), and the fabric's composition and weight qualify it for tariff item 5111.11.00.