Alpaca Carded Wool Blend Gabardine from China
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).
Duty Rate — China → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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