Vicuña Beanie from China
A premium knit beanie from rare vicuña wool, the finest natural fiber known for its unmatched warmth-to-weight ratio. It qualifies for HTS 6505.00.90.45 as knitted headgear made up from fine animal hair textile, not in strips or shaped. Luxury item for high-end fashion.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Source CITES documentation for vicuña, as it's protected—essential for CBP clearance
• Detail yarn count and weave type in manifests to prove 'fine animal hair' status
• Avoid bulk packaging; retail-ready units reinforce headgear classification over yarn