Carded Alpaca Wool Tweed Fabric from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document fiber origin as fine animal hair (alpaca) per chapter note (b) to avoid coarse hair misclassification
• Include lab analysis for clean yield to comply with moisture and impurity standards
• Label clearly to prevent confusion with synthetic blends requiring different subheadings