Alpaca Wool Voile Fabric from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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