Alpaca Wool Mantilla from China
A traditional lace-like shawl made from soft alpaca fiber, often worn over the head and shoulders for formal occasions like weddings. It qualifies under HTS 6214.20.00.00 as a mantilla of fine animal hair (alpaca is classified as such), rectangular and exceeding 60 cm sides. Made-up from woven fabric, not orthopedic.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Source from Andean regions with CITES documentation if pure alpaca to comply with wildlife regs
• Declare as 'mantilla' precisely; vague terms like 'veil' risk scrutiny under veil subheadings