Raw Alpaca Fiber
Unprocessed alpaca fiber harvested from alpacas, free of carding or combing, classified under HTS 5102.19.90.00 as fine animal hair in its raw state. This fiber is prized for its softness and warmth, primarily used in high-end textile manufacturing. It meets the chapter definition of fine animal hair from alpacas.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from sheep or lambs
Wool from sheep falls under Chapter 51 heading 5101, not fine animal hair.
If carded or combed
Any processing like carding moves it to 5104 for garnetted or waste stock.
If destined for brush-making
Coarse hair explicitly excluded for brush uses per chapter note (c).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Calculate clean yield per US note (b) using certified testing labs to avoid duty disputes on vegetable matter content
• Provide origin certificates verifying alpaca source to qualify as fine animal hair under chapter note (b)
• Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring no pre-combing treatments, as that shifts to 5102.11 or de-haired categories
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