Degreased Vicuna Wool

Premium vicuna fiber degreased to remove lanolin and dirt, remaining uncombed and uncarded under HTS 5102.19.6060 for other fine animal hair. As the finest natural fiber, it's valued for ultra-luxury apparel. Fits 'not processed beyond degreased' criteria.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China0.4%+35.0%35.4%
🇲🇽Mexico0.4%+10.0%10.4%
🇨🇦Canada0.4%+10.0%10.4%
🇩🇪Germany0.4%+10.0%10.4%
🇯🇵Japan0.4%+10.0%10.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

5102.11Lower: 14% vs 35.4%

If of sheep/lamb origin

Pure wool (not fine animal hair) in degreased condition uses 5102.11, per chapter note (a).

5701.10.40.00Lower: 35% vs 35.4%

If made into knotted carpet

End-use as hand-knotted carpet pile shifts to chapter 57 carpets.

5107Lower: 16% vs 35.4%

If semi-worsted spun

Yarn production from fine hair enters 5107, no longer raw material.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use third-party lab for clean yield verification (12% moisture, ash ≤0.5%) to support duty calculations

Label shipments clearly as 'degreased fine hair only' to prevent processing level disputes

Avoid bulk packaging mimicking carded fiber, which triggers inspection