Alpaca Wool Heavy Coat Lining Fabric from Japan
A robust woven textile over 400 g/m² from carded alpaca hair (fine animal hair) blended with wool, totaling over 85% fine hair. Classified in HTS 5111.19.60.40 for its weight and carded fine animal hair dominance, ideal for insulating heavy outerwear linings. Its thickness ensures warmth in winter apparel.
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 fiber content affidavits distinguishing alpaca as fine animal hair per chapter notes to validate classification
• Conduct pre-shipment weight tests to prove >400 g/m², as underweight may trigger lighter fabric subheadings
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as combed; carded processing defines this 5111 category