Combed Alpaca Yarn 2/16 Nm from Japan
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 — 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
• 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