Degreased Vicuna Fiber from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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