Sheep Wool Waste Hair from Japan
Coarse hair waste from sheep fleeces, distinct from wool noils. Under HTS 0511.99.40 as other animal hair not textile-processed, for felting or padding.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Differentiate from wool waste via fiber test; textile shifts to Chapter 51
• Bulk import requires phytosanitary cert for cleanliness
• Avoid retail packaging to prevent 'for retail sale' reclassification