Alpaca from China
An alpaca (Vicugna pacos) raised for its fine hypoallergenic fleece, used in high-end textiles. Falls under HTS 0106.13.00.00 as a camelid, with imports common for US fiber farms. These gentle animals need specialized handling to minimize stress.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Source from CITES Appendix II compliant breeders if from Peru/Bolivia; obtain non-detriment finding
• Budget for post-quarantine veterinary checks; alpacas are prone to shipping stress