Alpaca Stitch-Bonded Fiber Fabric

Stitch-bonded fabric from fine alpaca hair fibers, featuring enhanced cohesion via stitch-bonding with fibers from the web itself, ideal for apparel interlinings. Classified under HTS 5602.10.90.10 as stitch-bonded fiber fabric of fine animal hair per chapter definition. Not treated with plastics or rubber.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10.6%+35.0%45.6%
🇲🇽Mexico10.6%+10.0%20.6%
🇨🇦Canada10.6%+10.0%20.6%
🇩🇪Germany10.6%+10.0%20.6%
🇯🇵Japan10.6%+10.0%20.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5602.10.90.90Same rate: 45.6%

If of other animal hair not specified as fine, like coarse mohair

Statistical breakout separates fine vs other animal hair within the same heading.

5903.90.10.00Lower: 37.7% vs 45.6%

If coated or laminated with plastics visible to naked eye

Textile fabrics coated with plastics shift to Chapter 59, per exclusion notes.

5112.19Lower: 35% vs 45.6%

If presented as suiting fabric and woven

Woven wool fabrics for apparel go to Chapter 51 headings, not nonwoven felt.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed process descriptions confirming stitch-bonding to differentiate from knitted fabrics

Label as 'fine animal hair' with species origin (e.g

alpaca) for accurate statistical reporting under (414)

Avoid bulk packaging that could lead to classification as raw fiber under Chapter 51

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