Degreased Alpaca Fiber
Raw alpaca fiber that has been washed to remove grease and impurities but not carded or combed, classified under HTS 5102.19.6060 as fine animal hair in degreased condition. It meets the 'other' category for non-carbonized fine hair not further processed. This fiber is used in high-end yarn spinning for luxury textiles.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If carded or combed
Carding or combing moves fine animal hair to heading 5102.29, as it exceeds degreased/carbonized processing.
If containing ≥35% wool
Wool-containing blends fall under chapter 51 wool/fine hair mixtures in 5101, not pure fine hair.
If woven into fabric
Processed into woven fabric shifts to chapter 51 fabrics (5111), no longer raw fiber.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Calculate clean yield per US note (b) using certified lab tests for absolute clean content, moisture, and vegetable matter
• Provide certificates verifying degreased condition only—no carding/combing—to avoid reclassification to 5102.29
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