Vicuna Blend Heavy Suiting Fabric
A luxury woven suiting material weighing over 400 g/m², made from carded vicuña hair (ultra-fine from vicuña goats) and wool, surpassing 85% fine animal hair content. The carded processing and high fine hair content classify it under tariff item 5111.19.00 for other woven fabrics of carded wool or fine animal hair. Perfect for high-end suits and tailored garments.
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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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 5111).
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Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 5111190000; Equal To 5111190000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric weighs 300 g/m² or less
This tariff item covers carded wool or fine animal hair fabrics with 85% or more by weight, weighing not more than 300 g/m².
If the fabric is mixed mainly with man-made staple fibres
This heading applies to carded wool or fine animal hair fabrics mixed mainly or solely with man-made staple fibres.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the combined vicuña hair and wool content exceeds 85% by weight of the fabric
• The fabric's weight over 400 g/m² is essential for classification under this tariff item; declare the exact weight per square metre
• Due to the high value of vicuña, be prepared for potential CITES permit requirements if the vicuña is sourced from a protected species
Related Products under Tariff item 5111.19.00
100% Cashmere Woven Fabric
This lightweight woven fabric is made entirely from cashmere, a fine animal hair from Kashmir goats, containing 85% or more by weight of fine animal hair. It weighs under 400 g/m², classifying it under tariff item 5111.19.00 as a woven fabric of carded fine animal hair.
100% Merino Wool Carded Fabric
Woven fabric made from 100% carded Merino wool, containing over 85% wool by weight, used for high-end suiting and tailoring. This fabric falls under tariff item 5111.19.00 as 'Other' woven fabrics of carded wool with high wool content.
Alpaca Carded Wool Blend Fabric
This is a premium woven fabric primarily from carded alpaca hair (fine animal hair), exceeding 85% fine hair content by weight, and weighing less than 400 g/m². It falls under tariff item 5111.19.00 as a woven fabric of carded fine animal hair.
Alpaca Carded Wool Gabardine Fabric
A woven gabardine fabric made from 90% carded alpaca fine animal hair, weighing 350 g/m². The carded processing and high fine animal hair content classify it under tariff item 5111.19.00 for other woven fabrics of carded wool or fine animal hair, as it weighs less than 400 g/m². Used in lightweight coats and scarves for its natural drape and warmth.
Alpaca Wool Heavy Coat Lining Fabric
A robust woven textile weighing over 400 g/m², made from carded alpaca hair (a fine animal hair) blended with wool, with the combined fine hair content exceeding 85% by weight. The carded processing and high fine animal hair content place it under tariff item 5111.19.00 for other woven fabrics of carded wool or fine animal hair. Suitable for heavy coats and outerwear.
Alpaca Wool Tapestry Fabric
Woven tapestry fabric made from carded alpaca fine animal hair, containing over 85% by weight of fine animal hair. This decorative upholstery panel fabric falls under tariff item 5111.19.00 as 'Other' woven fabrics of carded fine animal hair with high fine hair content.