Romney Shorn Greasy Wool from Japan
Long-staple greasy wool shorn from Romney breed sheep, unprocessed beyond shearing. This falls under HTS 5101.11.60 as other shorn greasy wool, not carded/combed, ideal for handspinning or industrial felts after cleaning to remove VM.
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
• Include photos or affidavits proving shorn from live animals; calculate clean yield allowing for 12% moisture and alcohol-soluble matter
• Beware of mixing with broken wool