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Alpaca Knitted Sweater Waist Insert from Germany

Shaped alpaca knit waistband insert for fitted sweaters, ribbed for shaping. Under HTS 6117.90.90.15 for knitted sweater parts. Enhances hourglass silhouette.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

14.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Classify fiber as 'other animal hair' correctly for duty; alpaca not wool

• Prove no 'means of tightening' per 6109 note via design specs

• Group shipments by fiber type for consistent valuation