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Cotton-Alpaca Blend Unbleached Dress Lining

Unbleached twill weave fabric of 62% cotton and 38% alpaca fine hair, weighing 190 g/m², used as lining for dresses. It qualifies for HTS 5212.11.10 due to its cotton base, unbleached condition, low weight, and high fine animal hair content. Twill structure fits 'other weaves' per US note (b).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China16.5%+37.5%54%
🇲🇽Mexico16.5%+10.0%26.5%
🇨🇦Canada16.5%+10.0%26.5%
🇩🇪Germany16.5%—16.5%
🇯🇵Japan16.5%—16.5%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5111.19.60Higher: 62.5% vs 54%

If primarily wool fabric with cotton <64%

Chapter 51 headings prioritize wool if it forms the chief fiber, flipping from cotton classification.

5212.15.10Lower: 37.5% vs 54%

If yarn-dyed before weaving

Yarn-dyed fabrics enter 5212.15 subheading, separate from unbleached plain state.

5903.90.30Lower: 40.2% vs 54%

If coated or laminated for textile use

Surface treatments like coating change it to Chapter 59 imitation leather or coated fabrics.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Lab certify alpaca as 'fine animal hair' distinct from coarse; retain shear records if challenged on fiber type

• Measure breadth and linear density pre-import for accurate yarn number calculation using BYT/1,000 formula