Vicuna Blend Suiting Fabric from Japan
A premium woven fabric primarily of combed vicuna hair (fine animal hair), over 85% content by weight, under 200g/m², ideal for luxury suiting. Vicuna meets fine animal hair definition from similar goats. HTS 5112.11.60.30 applies for its dominant fine hair composition.
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
• Obtain CITES permits if vicuna content exceeds thresholds, as it's regulated wildlife-derived fine hair
• Document exact fiber breakdown with third-party assays to confirm 'wholly or in part' fine hair dominance