Degreased Alpaca Fiber from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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