Alpaca Wool Lightweight Coating from Japan
Woven fabric of 90% combed alpaca (fine animal hair) and 10% wool yarns ≤18.5 microns, 190g/m² for outerwear. HTS 5112.11.30.60 applies per notes defining alpaca as fine hair, high content, fine yarn, low weight criteria.
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
• Certify alpaca origin with CITES documentation if required for endangered species compliance
• Test for clean yield per US notes to validate tariff basis weight calculations
• Separate minor fiber components clearly to maintain >85% wool/hair dominance