Alpaca Carded Wool Blend Gabardine from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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