Alpaca Wool Driving Gloves
Alpaca wool driving gloves are knitted gloves made from fine animal hair, specifically alpaca, which is classified as fine animal hair under the Customs Tariff. They are designed for general use, including driving, and do not have any special features that would exclude them from this tariff item. The knitted construction and fine animal hair content place them squarely under tariff item 6116.91.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 18% | — | 18% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the gloves are impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber
Gloves coated with plastic or rubber for waterproofing or grip fall under this item instead.
If the gloves are made of synthetic fibres
Synthetic fibre gloves are classified separately from natural fine animal hair.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the gloves are made entirely of alpaca wool or a blend where alpaca predominates by weight to qualify as fine animal hair
• Declare the correct fibre composition to the CBSA to avoid misclassification
• Keep commercial invoices and certificates of origin handy for duty rate verification
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