Alpaca Wool Voile Fabric from Japan
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 — 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
• 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