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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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