Alpaca Carded Wool Blend Gabardine from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 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