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Combed Alpaca Wool Fragments

Fragments of combed fine animal hair from alpaca, aligned and cleaned during processing, falling under HTS 5105.21.00.00 for combed wool in fragments (including fine hair per chapter scope). Used in specialty yarns or blending. Duty calculated on clean yield basis.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5105.29.00.00Higher: 38.1% vs 38%

If from coarse animal hair (e.g., common goat)

Chapter note (c) separates coarse hair from fine; alpaca is fine hair under 5105.21.

5509.91.00.00Higher: 47% vs 38%

If converted to yarn before import

Yarn production moves it out of raw fiber Chapter 51 to Chapter 55 man-made, but pure wool yarn stays in 51.

5101.29Lower: 15.3% vs 38%

If for carded fine animal hair fragments

Carding only (no combing) keeps it in heading 5101; combing upgrades to 5105.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'fine animal hair' in entry docs; alpaca qualifies but verify against chapter note (b) definitions

Bond may be required if resembling 'wool for special uses' under US note (d); confirm end-use