Alpaca Wool Stitch-Bonded Felt from Japan
Luxury felt from fine alpaca hair, stitch-bonded for enhanced cohesion without adhesives, suited for high-end upholstery and accessories. Falls under HTS 5602.21.00.00 as other felt of fine animal hair, explicitly including stitch-bonded types per chapter definitions.
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%
Import Tips
• Classify fine animal hair like alpaca under 5602.21 with lab analysis; blends over 50% wool qualify
• Document stitch-bonding process to affirm felt status vs nonwoven