Degreased Alpaca Fiber
Natural alpaca fiber that has been washed to remove grease and impurities but not carded or combed, classifying it under HTS 5102.19.60 as fine animal hair in degreased condition. This raw material is used in high-end yarn production for luxury textiles. It meets the chapter definition of fine animal hair from alpacas.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from sheep or lambs
Wool from sheep falls under heading 5101, while alpaca is classified as fine animal hair in 5102.
If carded but not combed
Any carding process moves the fiber to Chapter 51 heading 5105 for semi-processed fine hair.
If woven into fabric
Once processed into woven fabric, it shifts from raw fiber (51.02) to woven fabrics (51.12).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide laboratory certification of clean yield and degreasing process to verify compliance with US note (b)
• Ensure documentation proves no carding or combing has occurred to avoid reclassification
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Degreased Nutria Hair
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Carbonized Llama Hair
Llama hair treated through carbonization to remove vegetable matter, entered in degreased or carbonized condition without further processing, per HTS 5102.19.60. For carbonized fibers, clean yield is assessed as entered per US note (c). Used in specialty felts and textiles.
Degreased Vicuna Fiber
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Washed Angora Goat Hair
Angora (mohair) from Kashmir or similar goats, washed/degreased but not carded or combed, classified in HTS 5102.19.60 as other fine animal hair. Excludes common goat hair per chapter note (b). Commonly used for mohair yarns in upholstery.
Carbonized Angora Rabbit Hair
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