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. Alpaca is classified as fine animal hair, and this made-up article is a mantilla under tariff item 6214.20.90.
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 item.
If the mantilla is made of a textile material other than wool or fine animal hair
Shawls of other textile materials fall under this heading.
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 made-up and not knitted or crocheted, as chapter 62 excludes those
• Declare the fiber content as alpaca to confirm classification as fine animal hair
• Keep proof of origin to claim any preferential tariff treatment under Canada's trade agreements
Related Products under Tariff item 6214.20.90
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Baby Cashmere Shawl
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Camel Hair Muffler
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Cashmere Pashmina Shawl
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