Handwoven Alpaca Wool Mat

Flatwoven mat from fine alpaca wool, used as small area floor covering with simple stripe patterns. HTS 5702.50.40.00 covers this as other woven fine animal hair, non-pile, not made up floor covering. Qualifies via chapter note on textile surface exposure.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.3%+35.0%41.3%
🇲🇽Mexico6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇨🇦Canada6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇩🇪Germany6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇯🇵Japan6.3%+10.0%16.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

5702.39.20Lower: 38.6% vs 41.3%

If of man-made materials, not made up

Alpaca-synthetic blends over threshold classify under other textile materials.

9405Lower: 16% vs 41.3%

If for retail as lamp shade or decorative mat

If marketed for non-floor use like table mats, may fall under Chapter 94 lighting parts.

5111.19.60Higher: 60% vs 41.3%

If as unfinished fine animal hair fabric

Woven alpaca yardage sold by the meter, not as discrete floor coverings, goes to Chapter 51.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish alpaca (fine hair) from llama (coarse) via fiber diameter tests (<25 microns for fine)

Declare total value per sqm; small mats often undervalued leading to audits

Ensure no rubber backing; additions make it 'made up' or shift to 5702.50.90

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