Vicuna Wool Upholstery Fabric
> An ultra-luxury woven fabric made from 95% carded vicuna fine animal hair, weighing 115 g/m², for bespoke upholstery. Vicuna hair is 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.
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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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 vicuna fabrics are classified under tariff item 5111.19.00.
If the fabric is made from combed vicuna hair
Combed vicuna fabrics are classified in heading 51.12.
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
• > Vicuna is a protected species; ensure you have the necessary CITES permits for import into Canada
• Confirm the fabric is carded and contains at least 85% vicuna hair by weight
• Declare the weight accurately, as fabrics over 300 g/m² are classified under a different tariff item
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