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Combed Alpaca Yarn 2/16 Nm from Germany

Premium combed alpaca hair yarn at 2/16 Nm, bulk spooled for weaving mills, not retail-ready. HTS 5108.20.80.00 applies to this 'other' combed fine animal hair yarn from alpaca, excluding mohair retail packs. Commonly used for luxury sweaters and shawls.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• File bonds if entering as 'wool for special uses' per US notes, ensuring end-use in felts or boots to claim lower duties

• Include spinning mill certificates proving combed state and non-retail intent to avoid heading 5109