Polyester Alpaca Blend Woven Fabric from Japan
Woven fabric of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with fine alpaca hair, plain weave not fitting excluded types, not combed. Classified under HTS 5515.13.1010 as other synthetic staple polyester with fine animal hair. For luxury apparel.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Alpaca as 'fine animal hair' requires origin certs from producers
• Ensure staple vs filament via microscopy if disputed
• Luxury labeling boosts value but verify blends