Alpaca Wool Coating Fabric

Dense woven fabric from carded fine alpaca hair (over 85%), weighing more than 400 g/m², used for luxury coat linings. Per chapter note (b), alpaca qualifies as fine animal hair under HTS 5111.19.60.80. Its natural luster and warmth make it premium.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China25%+35.0%60%
🇲🇽Mexico25%+10.0%35%
🇨🇦Canada25%+10.0%35%
🇩🇪Germany25%+10.0%35%
🇯🇵Japan25%+10.0%35%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5112.19Lower: 35% vs 60%

If combed alpaca hair

Combed fine animal hair moves to 5112.19, parallel to wool structure.

5209.59.00.90Lower: 43.4% vs 60%

If blended over 15% with cotton

Cotton blends exceed wool/hair purity, shifting to Chapter 52 woven fabrics.

6217.10Lower: 24.6% vs 60%

If made into scarves or shawls

Accessory end-products classify in 6217, not as fabric.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide veterinary certificates for fine animal hair origin to comply with chapter definitions

Weigh samples in clean condition; moisture adjustments per US note (b) are critical

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