Alpaca Carded Wool Blend Gabardine
A fine woven gabardine fabric from 90% carded fine alpaca hair and wool, at 250 g/m², used for high-end suiting. Classified under HTS 5111.11.70.60 for its >85% fine animal hair content, lightweight weave, and 'other' status. Alpaca qualifies as fine animal hair per chapter note (b).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If <85% wool or fine hair
Mixed fabrics with less than 85% drop to 5111.21 for carded wool blends.
If cotton predominant
Cotton woven fabrics over 85% cotton use Chapter 52 headings, not animal hair.
If synthetic fibers exceed wool
Man-made staple fiber fabrics shift to Chapter 55 if predominant.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include lab analysis confirming fine animal hair (alpaca) content meets 85% threshold post-cleaning
• Declare exact weight per m²; importers often overlook this, risking shift to heavier subheadings
• Bond for special uses if repurposed, but unnecessary for apparel fabrics
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