Degummed Camel Undercoat Fiber from China
Soft undercoat hair from Bactrian camels, degummed to remove gum-like substances, remaining uncarded. HTS 5102.19.2000 applies to this camel hair in degreased condition for use in premium insulation or blending.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'camel hair' with processing limited to degumming/degreasing to match subheading
• Test for moisture (12%) and ash (<0.5%) content as defined in clean yield calculations
• Avoid importing mixed fibers; purity affects duty and classification