Alpaca Carded Wool Blend Fabric from Japan
A premium woven fabric primarily from carded alpaca hair (fine animal hair), exceeding 85% fine hair content by weight, and weighing less than 400 g/m². Fits HTS 5111.19.60.20 due to its carded processing and partial fine hair composition. Used for high-end upholstery or accessories.
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
• Submit affidavits certifying 'wholly or in part' fine animal hair from animals like alpaca per chapter note (b)
• Check for carbonized fibers if applicable, as clean yield definition changes per US note (c)
• Avoid common pitfalls like undeclared blends dropping below 85% threshold, triggering lower headings