Alpaca Wool Mantilla
A traditional lace-like shawl made from soft alpaca fiber, often worn over the head and shoulders for formal occasions like weddings. It qualifies under tariff item 6214.20.90 as a shawl of fine animal hair (alpaca is classified as fine animal hair), being a made-up article exceeding 60 cm in at least one dimension.
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% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the mantilla is a prayer shawl
Prayer shawls are specifically classified under this sibling tariff item.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the mantilla is classified as a shawl, not a garment, by confirming it is not designed for left-over-right or right-over-left closure
• Declare the fibre content accurately as alpaca to qualify as fine animal hair
• Keep commercial invoices showing the fabric composition and dimensions for CBSA verification
Related Products under Tariff item 6214.20.90
Angora Rabbit Hair Muffler
A fluffy muffler blending angora rabbit hair with wool for volume and warmth, wrapped multiple times around the neck. It is a made-up article of fine animal hair, with a long format exceeding 60 cm, and falls under tariff item 6214.20.90 as other shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like.
Baby Cashmere Shawl
A delicate shawl sized for infants from the finest cashmere, wrapping for warmth. Although small, it exceeds 60 cm in at least one dimension and is not a baby garment per the height note in chapter 62, so it falls under tariff item 6214.20.90 as a shawl of fine animal hair.
Camel Hair Muffler
A thick, warm muffler woven from camel hair, folded and worn around the neck for protection against wind and cold. It is a long rectangular made-up article exceeding 60 cm, classified under tariff item 6214.20.90 as a muffler of fine animal hair.
Guanaco Fine Hair Scarf
An exclusive scarf from guanaco (South American camelid) underwool, softer than cashmere. It is a woven luxury product, made-up and exceeding 60 cm, falling under tariff item 6214.20.90 as a scarf of fine animal hair.
Lambswool Veiling Scarf
A sheer, decorative veil-style scarf from soft lambswool, used for evening wear or religious ceremonies. It is a rectangular made-up article over 60 cm, woven and not crocheted, classified under tariff item 6214.20.90 as a veil of fine animal hair.
Merino Wool Scarf
A long, narrow scarf knitted from high-quality merino wool, featuring fringe ends and designed for neck wear in cold weather. It is a made-up article exceeding 60 cm, classified under tariff item 6214.20.90 as a scarf of fine animal hair.