Degreased Alpaca Fiber from China
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.
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
• 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