Bleached Cotton-Alpaca Blend Voile Blouse Fabric from Germany
Sheer 140 g/m² voile fabric, bleached, with 75% cotton and 25% alpaca fine hair, classified in HTS 5212.12.60.10 for lightweight bleached 'other' cotton weaves mixed solely with fine animal hair. Used for summery blouses.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Declare fine animal hair type (e.g
• alpaca) precisely; CBP may require veterinary certificates for exotic hairs
• Test for average yarn number per Chapter 52 notes to confirm woven cotton base
• Package in rolls with clear labels to prevent damage claims during customs inspection