Acrylic-Alpaca Mixed Bulky Yarn from China
Bulky weight yarn of 70% acrylic and 30% alpaca fine hair for winter accessories. Classified in HTS 5509.61.00.00 as acrylic staple yarn mixed mainly with fine animal hair, in large industrial cones. Excellent loft and warmth for machine knitting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
50.7%
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
• Specify alpaca fiber diameter (<30 microns) qualifies as fine animal hair
• Include production records showing no retail intent or packaging
• Avoid declaring as 'handicraft yarn' which risks retail subheading shift