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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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