Cotton-Alpaca Blend Unbleached Dress Lining from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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