Alpaca Wool Voile Fabric from China
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 — China → United States
62.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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