Combed Viscose-Alpaca Blend Herringbone Fabric from Germany
Herringbone weave fabric of combed viscose filaments with 41% alpaca hair in different colored yarns. HTS 5408.33.05.20 due to ≥36% fine hair and artificial filament base, combed. Used for sophisticated sport coats.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
19.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Declare alpaca as fine animal hair distinctly; provide statistical note compliance for weave
• Pitfall: industrial end-use reclass to lower duty but higher scrutiny