Downs Shorn Greasy Wool (55s) from Japan
New Zealand Romney-type Downs shorn greasy wool at 55s, unwashed for HTS 5101.11.60.30 as greasy shorn not finer than 58s, not combed. High yield potential after cleaning, for sock and blanket yarns.
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
• Bond for special uses (e.g
• lumbermen's socks) to reduce duties, with transfer provisions; segregate lots by fineness
• Common pitfall: incorrect yield inflating ad valorem