Combed Alpaca Wool Gabardine from Japan
Tightly woven gabardine fabric from 87% combed alpaca wool and 13% nylon for trousers and skirts. Alpaca qualifies as fine animal hair per chapter notes, fitting HTS 5112.19.95 for other high-content woven fabrics. Durable weave suitable for structured garments.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide fiber content breakdown by weight with lab analysis for alpaca verification
• Declare exact weave construction to avoid confusion with denim classifications