Combed Vicuna Yarn 1/12 Nm
Ultra-fine combed vicuna hair yarn, 1/12 Nm, in large industrial hanks for high-end garment production. Classified in HTS 5108.20.80.00 as other combed fine animal hair yarn, not put up for retail sale. Vicuna qualifies as fine hair per chapter note (b).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4% | +35.0% | 39% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4% | +10.0% | 14% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 4% | +10.0% | 14% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4% | +10.0% | 14% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4% | +10.0% | 14% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mohair content 25%+ and retail put-up
Retail mohair yarn uses specific retail subheadings in 5109.
If knitted or crocheted into fabric
Knitted fabrics of fine animal hair shift to chapter 60.
If single flax or linen fibers
Different bast fiber chapters apply if misidentified as non-animal hair.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Source from CITES-approved suppliers for vicuna (endangered species) to meet wildlife import regulations alongside HTS
• Detail ash and alcohol-extractable content in docs to align with clean yield calculations
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