Alpaca Wool Voile Fabric

A sheer, lightweight voile woven from 90% combed alpaca fine animal hair, at 150 g/m², used for evening scarves and blouses. Classified under HTS 5112.11.60.60 for fabrics ≥85% combed fine animal hair, ≤200 g/m², 'other' category excluding plain weave. Alpaca's natural luster and softness meet fine hair definition per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China25%+35.0%60%
🇲🇽Mexico25%+10.0%35%
🇨🇦Canada25%+10.0%35%
🇩🇪Germany25%+10.0%35%
🇯🇵Japan25%+10.0%35%

Alternative Classifications

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

5112Same rate: 60%

If weight between 200-300 g/m²

Progressive weight bands split subheadings within the same wool/fine hair chapter.

5111.11Lower: 35% vs 60%

If made from carded rather than combed wool

Processing method (combed vs carded) separates Chapter 51 into distinct headings.

6001.10.20Lower: 52.2% vs 60%

If knitted or crocheted construction

Fabric type shifts from woven (51) to knitted (Chapter 60) headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit lab tests confirming fine animal hair type (alpaca) and clean yield ≥85% as per chapter definitions

Ensure customs declaration specifies 'combed' process to prevent downgrade to carded hair headings

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