Alpaca Blend Synthetic Suiting Fabric from Germany
Woven fabric of 50% alpaca fine hair and synthetic staple fibers for suiting, 180 gsm, plain weave not fitting poplin/broadcloth exclusions. HTS 5515.99.05 due to ≥36% fine animal hair in other synthetic staple wovens. Premium for tailored garments.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Source origin certificates for alpaca to prove fine hair status vs coarse
• Specify 'of staple fibers' explicitly if continuous filament confusion