Alpaca Fine Hair Noils
Noils of fine animal hair from alpaca, generated as short fibers during combing in luxury yarn production. These irregular fibers are a byproduct of separating longer staples, fitting HTS 5103.10.00.00 for noils of fine animal hair per chapter note (b).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from common goat or other coarse hair sources
Only fine animal hair like alpaca qualifies for 5103.10; coarse types per note (c) go to 5103.20.
If uncombed raw fine hair waste
Raw unshorn or uncombed fine hair falls under 5102, prior to any processing into noils.
If chemically processed into synthetic-like fibers
Regenerated or carbonized noils may classify as man-made staple fibers if processing alters natural state.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify hair type matches fine animal hair definition (alpaca listed in note (b)); moisture and ash content tests required for clean yield
• Segregate from coarse hair imports to prevent reclassification; use invoices specifying combing process
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