Combed Alpaca Wool Fragments from Japan
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 — 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
• 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