Vicuna Fine Animal Hair Knit
This is an ultra-luxury knitted fabric made from rare vicuna hair, a fine animal hair. It is a knitted fabric, not made up, and not coated or laminated, so it is classified under tariff item 6006.10.00. The exceptional softness of vicuna hair commands premium pricing, making it suitable for bespoke scarves and shawls.
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 is a blend where vicuna is not the predominant fibre
Blended knitted fabrics of other textile materials fall under the residual subheading of heading 60.06.
If the fabric has a long pile surface
Long pile knitted fabrics are classified in heading 60.01.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the vicuna hair is from the vicuna animal and is classified as fine animal hair, as other animal hairs may be classified differently
• Provide a fibre analysis certificate and CITES documentation if applicable, as vicuna is a protected species
• Confirm the fabric is not made up, as made-up textiles are excluded from Chapter 60
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