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Alpaca Lace Weight Yarn Skein from Japan

Pure alpaca fine animal hair yarn (100%) in lace weight, wound into 25g retail skeins with care instructions and project ideas. Classified under HTS 5109.10.90.00 for fine animal hair yarn ≥85% content put up for retail. Perfect for heirloom lace knitting like scarves and doilies.

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

• Confirm 'fine animal hair' status (alpaca qualifies per chapter notes) with origin certificates

• Label packages clearly as 'for retail sale' with usage instructions to distinguish from industrial yarn

• Avoid mixing with common goat hair, which disqualifies from 'fine' classification