Combed Alpaca Wool Fragments from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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