Alpaca-Wool Rayon Satin Fabric from China

Satin weave fabric of multicolored rayon artificial filaments blended with 40% alpaca fine hair, fitting HTS 5408.33.05 for wool/hair-rich mixes. Provides silky luster for linings and dresses with added warmth from alpaca. Exceeds statistical weight/composition notes for Chapter 54.

Duty Rate — China → United States

54.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Declare exact animal hair type (alpaca qualifies as fine); generic 'wool' may trigger audits

Ensure no twisted yarns over 472 turns/m to avoid exclusion from 'flat fabrics' provisions