Combed Llama Fiber

Soft, durable combed llama fiber from Bolivian herds, carded to parallel alignment for knitting and weaving. HTS 5105.39.00.00 covers this 'other' fine animal hair, post-carding/combing stage. Popular for warm, hypoallergenic garments.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5105.31.00.00Same rate: 40.5%

If sorted as wool for special uses during entry

Coarse/unimproved fiber certified for felt/boot use shifts to special rate provisions.

5103.20.00.00Lower: 35% vs 40.5%

If noil or waste fragments from combing

Combing byproducts (noils) classified separately in 5103 as waste, not top-quality tops.

5308.10.00.00Lower: 35% vs 40.5%

If spun into yarn and exported as such

Yarn from fine hair moves to Chapter 53 if structure resembles flax/ramie yarn.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Label shipments clearly as 'combed fine animal hair - llama' to match hierarchy under 5105.39

β€’ Commercial invoice must specify clean yield percentage; customs may sample for verification

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