Vicuña Lightweight Gabardine from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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