Alpaca Blend Combed Wool Gabardine Fabric from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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