Handwoven Alpaca Wool Mat from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
66.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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