Romeldale Wool Grease (44s Fineness) from Japan
Shorn Romeldale breed wool in greasy condition, precisely 44s grade (not finer than 44s). Unimproved and unprocessed, it aligns with chapter definitions for natural sheep wool. Fits HTS 5101.11.40.00 for shorn greasy wool in this fineness bracket.
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
• Provide shear date and storage conditions to prove greasy state unchanged
• Audit risk high for fineness; retain third-party grading certificates
• For felt/polishing uses, enter under special provisions with bond to optimize duties