Alpaca from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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