48/2 Alpaca-Lyocell Weaving Yarn
A fine 48/2 plied alpaca-dominant yarn with lyocell artificial staple, used for baby knitwear. 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 alpaca
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 alpaca is fine animal hair and the lyocell is artificial staple fibre
• Ensure the yarn is not put up for retail sale, such as in balls under 125 g
• Provide fibre composition certificates to avoid classification disputes
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