Alpaca Wool Coating Fabric from Japan
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.
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
• 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