Alpaca-Acrylic Lightweight Tapestry from Canada
Fine animal hair (alpaca) carded and woven with acrylic staples into tapestry fabric under 140 g/m² for wall art and screens. HTS 5111.30.1000 applies per chapter note (b) defining fine animal hair, mixed solely with man-made fibers. Prized for soft, durable decorative use.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Document alpaca as fine animal hair via origin certificates to distinguish from coarse hair
• Avoid bulk packaging misclassification—declare as finished tapestry, not raw fabric rolls
• Test for clean yield moisture/ash per US notes to validate tariff value basis