Bleached Cotton-Alpaca Blend Scarf Fabric from Japan
Lightweight plain weave at 150 g/m² with 39% alpaca hair and 61% cotton, bleached for neutral tone. Classifies to HTS 5212.12.10.10 as cotton-based woven fabric with high fine animal hair, not combed, under 200 g/m². Suited for luxury scarves.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document alpaca as 'fine animal hair' with origin certificates; blends scrutinized for content
• Ensure 'not combed' via yarn specs; combed alpaca changes subheading
• Check country-specific quotas in Chapter 52 US notes for cotton components