Degreased Vicuna Fiber
Ultra-fine vicuna hair, degreased to remove lanolin and dirt but left unprocessed beyond that, fitting HTS 5102.19.60 for other fine animal hair not carded. Prized for its warmth and softness in luxury goods. Clean yield calculated per US notes excluding commercial cleaning loss.
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If devalued shorn wool
Shorn wool from sheep uses 5101.11; vicuna is fine hair under 5102 per note (b).
If converted to synthetic-like staple
Artificial staple fibers are chapter 55; natural animal hair remains in 51.
If made into woven fabric
Fabric production completes processing, moving from raw fiber 5102 to 5111.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for ash content ≤0.5% and alcohol-soluble matter ≤1.5% as per clean yield definition
• Use bonded warehouses if intending special uses to defer duties
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Degreased Nutria Hair
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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.
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.
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
Angora rabbit hair carbonized to eliminate burrs and vegetable impurities, entered as-is without combing, HTS 5102.19.60. Clean yield per entered condition for carbonized fibers (US note c). Ideal for soft knitwear.