Alpaca Wool Tapestry Fabric from Germany
A fine woven tapestry fabric from 90% carded alpaca fine animal hair, weighing 110 g/m², used for wall hangings and decorative panels. Classified under HTS 5111.11.20.00 due to >85% fine animal hair (alpaca per chapter note (b)), carded processing, and weight ≤140 g/m² as tapestry fabric.
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
• Submit documentation certifying alpaca as fine animal hair per chapter note (b); common error is classifying as coarse hair
• Ensure tapestry pattern documentation if challenged, as it distinguishes from plain upholstery
• Bond may be required if entered as 'wool for special uses' but used differently, per US note (d)