Combed Alpaca Guard Hairs
Coarse outer guard hairs from alpacas, combed separately from fine fiber. HTS 5105.40.00.00 for coarse portion. For blending in coarse textiles.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fine alpaca undercoat
Alpaca fine hair defined as such in notes (b).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide fiber separation evidence to distinguish from fine alpaca
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Carded Cow Tail Hair
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Combed Llama Guard Hair
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Carded Sheep Skin Hair
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Carded Yak Guard Hair
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Combed Nutria Coarse Hair
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Carded Goat Hair Fiber
Coarse animal hair from common goats that has been carded to align the fibers for spinning or felting. This product falls under HTS 5105.40.00.00 as it is coarse animal hair (not fine animal hair like cashmere or mohair) that has undergone carding, a process to disentangle and align fibers. It is typically used in rug making or coarse yarn production.