Carded Vicuna Blended Yarn for Scarves from Japan
Carded yarn incorporating vicuna fine animal hair, bulk not for retail, meeting clean yield criteria. HTS 5108.10.80.00 for other carded fine hair yarns used in luxury scarf production. Vicuna qualifies as fine hair under chapter note (b).
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
• Conduct blend ratio tests; fine hair must predominate to stay in Chapter 51
• Use continuous filament count to distinguish from spun retail yarns
• Bond for potential special use if coarser elements present