New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Dyed Polyester-Alpaca Hair Gabardine

Gabardine weave fabric of dyed polyester filament mainly mixed with fine alpaca hair, not combed, fitting HTS 5407.92.1010. Used for trousers and skirts with a crisp finish.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+37.5%49.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%—12%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5112.11.60Higher: 62.5% vs 49.5%

If predominantly alpaca hair (>50%)

Higher animal hair content moves to woven wool/hair fabrics in 5112.

5407.82.00Higher: 52.4% vs 49.5%

If for printed instead of dyed

Printed versions classify under 5407.82, separate from solid dyed.

5903.90.30Lower: 40.2% vs 49.5%

If coated or laminated

Textile fabrics coated with plastics shift to Chapter 59.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Document alpaca as 'fine animal hair' with origin certificates to prevent disputes

• Ensure weave exclusivity (gabardine only) per note (a) excluding selvage