Alpaca Pile Narrow Banding from Japan
Narrow 15 cm wide woven pile banding from fine alpaca hair, used in luxury upholstery trims with standing loops. HTS 5806.10.30.20 covers such wool or fine animal hair pile fabrics under the narrow definition. Alpaca qualifies as fine animal hair per tariff terms.
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
• Obtain veterinary certificates for fine animal hair origin if required by importing country
• Ensure no lamination or coating to avoid Chapter 59 exclusion
• Label as 'narrow woven' on packaging for quick CBP review