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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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