Cotton-Alpaca Blend Unbleached Dress Lining from China
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).
Duty Rate — China → United States
54%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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