Alpaca Hair Carpet Pad from China
Nonwoven pad from alpaca fine animal hair, over 150 g/m², providing superior insulation and durability as underlay for wall-to-wall carpeting. Fits HTS 5603.94.10.10 for floor covering underlays of fine animal hair nonwovens, excluding any plastic lamination.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Source from certified alpaca suppliers; provide shear certificates if questioned on 'fine animal hair' vs coarse
• Mark packaging clearly as 'floor underlay nonwoven' to prevent misclassification as upholstery padding