Polyester-Llama Hair Sportswear Yarn from China
Performance yarn blending polyester staple mainly with llama fine hair for activewear knits. Falls under HTS 5509.52.00.00 as industrial polyester yarn mixed chiefly with animal hair. Moisture-wicking polyester enhances llama's natural insulation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide supplier affidavits on animal hair sourcing to meet CITES if applicable
• Classify based on chief weight fiber, not end-use like sportswear
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing luxury llama blends