Alpaca Blend Combed Wool Gabardine Fabric from Japan
Gabardine-style woven fabric over 340 g/m² from fine combed wool yarns (18.5 microns max) incorporating alpaca hair as fine animal hair per chapter definitions. HTS 5112.19.60.30 applies due to weight, yarn fineness, and >85% qualifying wool/hair content. Used in rugged outerwear and upholstery.
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
• Document alpaca as 'fine animal hair' with origin certificates; misidentification as coarse hair causes reclass
• Test for ash content and moisture per clean yield US note to support declared clean kg weight