Alpaca Wool Mantilla from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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