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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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