Alpaca Carded Wool Blend Gabardine from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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