Combed Alpaca-Silk Scarf Fabric from China
Woven fabric blending combed fine alpaca hair (fine animal hair per chapter notes) with over 30% silk, valued above $33/kg for luxury scarves. HTS 5112.90.30.00 applies to its combed fine hair base and silk blend criteria. The soft, lightweight weave suits high-fashion accessories.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Document fine animal hair type (e.g
• alpaca) with supplier certifications matching chapter note (b) definitions
• Calculate clean yield precisely for hair content per US note (b) to support duty assessments
• Watch for undervaluation penalties; provide market comparables for luxury pricing justification