5601.29.00.20/Fine Animal Hair Flock for Insulation/Japan

Fine Animal Hair Flock for Insulation from Japan

Short textile flock of fine animal hair (e.g., cashmere or alpaca), ≤5 mm length, used for thermal insulation in apparel linings. Falls under HTS 5601.29.0020 as wadding/articles thereof of fine animal hair, separate from processed nonwovens.

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%

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Import Tips

• Conduct microscopic fiber analysis to distinguish fine animal hair from wool, ensuring accurate subheading 5601.29.0020 declaration

• Include mill certificates showing flock processing (dust/neps removal) to meet wadding purity standards

• Watch for contamination; over 50% non-textile content could redirect to chapter 39 per chapter notes on impregnated materials