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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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