Vicuna

The smallest camelid, vicuna (Vicugna vicugna), imported under strict CITES for fiber or zoo programs. HTS 0106.13.00.00 for live animals. Prized for world's finest wool.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5111.19.60Higher: 60% vs 17.5%

If shorn vicuna fiber

Live animal shifts to wool chapter post-shearing.

0106.90.01Same rate: 17.5%

If semen or embryos

Reproductive products classify separately.

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Import Tips & Compliance

CITES Appendix I/II requires USFWS re-export cert if transshipped

Rare imports; partner with accredited zoos

Health cert must include ectoparasite treatment

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