Combed Alpaca Serge Fabric from China
Durable twill weave fabric from combed alpaca hair, balancing warmth with lighter weight than wool. Used for coats and uniforms. HTS 5112.90.90 for other combed fine animal hair wovens.
Duty Rate — China → United States
62.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Distinguish alpaca via fiber diameter testing (typically 25-30 microns vs wool 19-24)
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'wool' blend; pure alpaca is fine animal hair per chapter notes
• Industrial uniform end-use may qualify special duty programs; verify eligibility