Combed Polyester-Alpaca Blend Suiting Fabric from China
Suiting fabric of combed polyester staple fibers containing 40% alpaca fine hair, falling under HTS 5515.13.0520 for wool or fine animal hair mixes. Combed yarns ensure smoothness per subheading 410, with plain weave construction. Used for high-end jackets and vests.
Duty Rate — China → United States
60%
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
• Document animal hair origin with veterinary certificates for alpaca, proving 'fine animal hair' status
• Ensure customs entry specifies 'mixed mainly with fine animal hair' to avoid default to 5515.19