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
35%
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
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