Degreased Alpaca Fiber from China
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.
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
• 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