Australian Corriedale Crossbred Wool (38s Greasy) from Japan
Greasy shorn wool from Australian Corriedale crossbred sheep, rated 38s for fineness, supplied in bales with natural grease and impurities. Classified under HTS 5101.11.2000 for unimproved or coarse shorn wool not exceeding 40s fineness, based on spindle count and clean yield.
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%
Import Tips
• Obtain third-party testing for spindle fineness (not finer than 40s) and clean yield to support entry declaration and avoid penalties
• Declare as 'greasy including fleece-washed' with weight certificates; common pitfall is misstating processing level leading to higher duties
• For special uses like carpet manufacturing, secure bond per US notes to defer duties until end-use verification