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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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