Bond Wool Top Precursor Grease (40.5s) from Japan
Greasy shorn wool graded 40.5s, finer than 40s but not exceeding 44s, destined for bond top production but entered unprocessed. This sheep wool meets greasy/fleece-washed criteria without carding or combing. HTS 5101.11.40.00 covers its fineness and raw state.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use commercial cleaning loss estimates (up to 15%) accurately in clean yield calculations
• Label bales with fineness grade and clean yield estimate to facilitate customs exam
• If transferring to another bonded processor, document per US note (d)(iii) to relieve liability