Degreased Vicuna Wool from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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