Carded Alpaca Wool Tweed Fabric

A rustic woven tweed fabric produced from carded fine animal hair of alpaca, known for its softness and insulation. Classified under HTS 5111.90.90.00 for other woven fabrics of carded fine animal hair, excluding special use certifications. Commonly used for jackets and skirts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China25%+35.0%60%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico25%+10.0%35%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada25%+10.0%35%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany25%+10.0%35%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan25%+10.0%35%

Alternative Classifications

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

5112Lower: 35% vs 60%

If woven from combed alpaca hair

Combed fine animal hair fabrics move to heading 5112 due to processing refinement.

6001.10.20.00Lower: 52.2% vs 60%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted pile fabrics of wool or fine animal hair fall under Chapter 60.

5111.90.50.00Lower: 42% vs 60%

If certified for special industrial uses

Special use certification per US notes shifts to 5111.90.50.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document fiber origin as fine animal hair (alpaca) per chapter note (b) to avoid coarse hair misclassification

β€’ Include lab analysis for clean yield to comply with moisture and impurity standards

β€’ Label clearly to prevent confusion with synthetic blends requiring different subheadings

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Carded Camel Hair Serge Fabric

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Heavyweight woven fabric from carded wool designed for coat linings and blankets, with a fuzzy finish. It is included in HTS 5111.90.90.00 for other carded wool fabrics not otherwise specified. Offers superior thermal properties.

Carded Yak Hair Twill Fabric

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