Raw Alpaca Fiber from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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