Alpaca Hair Carpet Pad from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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