Combed Alpaca Fiber from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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