Vicuña Lightweight Gabardine from Japan
Premium gabardine woven from 92% combed vicuña fine hair, 190 g/m², for bespoke suiting. HTS 5112.11.60.60 covers such rare 'other' fabrics ≥85% fine hair, ≤200 g/m². Vicuña explicitly listed in fine animal hair definition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES permits if applicable for endangered vicuña; declare precisely
• Weight certificates mandatory; slight overruns trigger 200+ g/m² subheading
• Bond for special use wool if diverted from intended apparel