36s Vicuna Blend Artificial Staple Yarn
An exotic 36s single yarn made mainly of vicuna fine hair with artificial lyocell staple, used for high-end scarves. It is not put up for retail sale and falls under tariff item 5510.20.00 as yarn of artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with wool or fine animal hair.
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 yarn is made entirely of vicuna
Yarn of fine animal hair alone is classified in heading 51.08.
If the yarn is put up for retail sale
Retail-packaged artificial staple yarns fall under heading 55.09.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the vicuna is fine animal hair and the lyocell is artificial staple fibre
• Ensure the yarn is not put up for retail sale, such as on small reels
• Obtain a CITES permit if required for vicuna, as it is a protected species
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