Carded Vicuna Blended Yarn for Scarves from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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