5101.11.60.60/Merino Shorn Greasy Wool (Finer than 58s)/Japan

Merino Shorn Greasy Wool (Finer than 58s) from Japan

This is shorn wool from Merino sheep, in its greasy state including natural lanolin and impurities, not carded or combed, with fiber fineness finer than 58s as per clean yield standards. It falls under HTS 5101.11.60.60 because it is shorn greasy wool classified by its fineness exceeding 58s, intended for cleaning and processing into yarns for apparel. The wool meets Chapter 51 definitions for natural sheep fiber in its raw, 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

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Import Tips

• Provide laboratory certification of fineness (finer than 58s) and clean yield percentage to Customs for accurate duty assessment on clean kg basis

• File necessary bonds if intending use in special applications like felts to qualify for potential duty relief under US notes

• Ensure documentation distinguishes shorn from pulled wool to avoid reclassification; common pitfall is undervaluing clean yield content