Combed Vicuna Wool Dress Fabric from Japan
Luxurious woven fabric from combed vicuna fine animal hair, 90% composition, weighing 220 g/m², used for evening dresses. Classified under HTS 5112.19.95.10 for its high fine hair content, combed processing, and lightweight spec. Vicuna's rarity fits the chapter's fine animal hair definition excluding common goat hair.
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
• Source CITES permits if vicuna content triggers endangered species regs alongside HTS fiber verification
• Conduct pre-shipment weight and g/m² testing to prevent disputes on lightweight classification
• Avoid mixing with synthetic fibers over 15% to stay in 85%+ pure category; declare accurately