Polwarth Wool Grease Unimproved (43s Grade) from Japan
Unimproved greasy shorn Polwarth wool at 43s fineness, within the 40s-44s range, imported neither carded nor combed. Grown by sheep as pure wool per chapter note (a), it's in natural fleece-washed or greasy state. Classifies under 5101.11.40.00 for its grade and unprocessed form.
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
• Ensure declaration specifies 'shorn wool' vs. pulled to stay in 5101.11; provide origin certificates
• Test for alcohol-extractable matter (≤1.5%) for accurate clean yield computation
• Monitor vegetable matter for the 60% allowance cap to avoid duty underpayments