Combed Alpaca Fiber from China
Premium combed alpaca fiber sourced from Peruvian highlands, processed to remove impurities and align fibers for superior spinning. Classified under HTS 5105.39.00.00 as fine animal hair (alpaca) that has been combed, excluding cashmere or camel hair specified elsewhere. Ideal for high-end yarn production in luxury knitwear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
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
• Provide laboratory certificates verifying clean yield per US note (b) to avoid disputes over weight basis for duty
• Declare exact animal type (e.g
• alpaca) as fine animal hair; misclassification as wool triggers Chapter 51 wool headings