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Vicuña Beanie from Germany

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 — 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 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