Combed Vicuna Wool Dress Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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