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Acrylic-Alpaca Mixed Bulky Yarn from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

13.2%

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

• 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