Tartan Printed Acrylic-Alpaca Fabric from Mexico
Woven tartan-printed fabric blending 76% acrylic staple with 24% alpaca hair, 180 gsm, for Scottish-inspired vests. Fits HTS 5516.34.10.00 as printed other woven <85% artificial with fine animal hair. Outside cheesecloth parameters.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Alpaca fiber needs purity certificates to distinguish from wool
• Confirm <33 ends/picks per cm to avoid cheesecloth misclassification
• Use HS explanatory notes for 'printed' vs 'dyed' verification