9902.12.82 - Woven fabrics of combed vicuna hair, such fabrics containing 85 percent or more by weight of vicuna hair and of a weight exceeding 200 g/m2 (provided for in subheading 5112.19.95).
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | No change |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | No change |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 9902.12.82, pertains to specific woven fabrics composed primarily of combed vicuna hair. To qualify for this category, the fabric must contain at least 85 percent by weight of vicuna hair and have a weight exceeding 200 grams per square meter. These particular provisions are often temporary measures or special classification rules enacted under broader trade or agricultural legislation, as indicated by its placement within Chapter 99. The description explicitly references its original placement within subheading 5112.19.95, highlighting the origin of these goods within the standard HTS structure before any temporary modifications.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to explore. The classification is highly specific, focusing on the material composition (vicuna hair content), processing (combed), fabric construction (woven), and physical characteristic (weight exceeding 200 g/m2). This level of detail ensures that only exceptionally high-value and specific vicuna wool fabrics are captured under this particular provision, distinguishing them from more general classifications of wool or other animal hair fabrics that might exist in other chapters. The primary distinction from sibling categories at the root level (such as live animals in Chapter 01) is the fundamental difference in product type – finished or semi-finished textiles versus live animals.