Vicuna Fine Hair Noils from Japan
Rare noils from vicuna fine hair, byproduct of combing the ultra-soft undercoat for exclusive textiles. These short fibers are waste from premium fiber preparation, under HTS 5103.10.00.00 as fine animal hair noils.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• CITES permits often required alongside HTS docs due to endangered status; verify with wildlife authorities
• Precise clean yield calculation essential; high-value item prone to undervaluation audits