Carbonized Llama Hair from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.9%
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
• 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