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Vicuña Fine Hair Voile from Germany

Sheer 88% combed vicuña (fine animal hair) voile fabric weighing 210 g/m² with silk organza. HTS 5112.19.95.40 applies to lightweight 'other' combed fine hair woven fabrics ≥85%. Used for luxury evening gowns.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

25%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Rare fibers like vicuña require CITES documentation if applicable

• Precise g/m² measurement critical; voile often near classification thresholds

• Declare as 'fine animal hair' not 'wool' to match tariff description