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%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
• Source origin certificates for alpaca to prove fine hair status vs coarse
• Specify 'of staple fibers' explicitly if continuous filament confusion