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Carbonized Llama Hair

Llama hair treated via carbonization to remove vegetable matter but not carded or combed, falling under HTS 5102.19.6060 as 'other' fine animal hair. Carbonized condition per US note (c) qualifies as not further processed. Ideal for specialty felts and knit products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China0.4%+37.5%37.9%
🇲🇽Mexico0.4%+10.0%10.4%
🇨🇦Canada0.4%+10.0%10.4%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5102.19Same rate: 37.9%

If scoured wool for special uses

Applies to certified wool (not pure fine hair) for felt/boot production with bonding requirements.

5105.21.00.00Higher: 40.5% vs 37.9%

If combed and ≥85% fine hair

Combed fine hair yarn/combed enters chapter 51 yarns (5105), beyond raw fiber stage.

5201.00Lower: 12.5% vs 37.9%

If inadvertently classified as cotton

Material misidentification shifts to chapter 52 cotton fibers, but fiber origin tests prevent this.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• For carbonized fibers, declare clean yield as entered condition per US note (c)—no commercial cleaning allowance

• Include carbonization process certificates to confirm no combing occurred