Coarse Corriedale Fleece-Washed Wool for Floor Coverings from Japan
Greasy Corriedale wool, not finer than 46s, fleece-washed but not further cleaned, certified for special uses in floor coverings like heavy wool carpets. Classified under HTS 5101.19.1000 due to its unimproved nature and designation for bonded special applications per chapter US notes. It meets the clean yield standards for greasy wool entry.
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 processor certification for floor covering use and post entry bond; transfers to other bonded parties allowed under US note (d)(iii)
• Calculate and declare clean yield accurately to avoid penalties
• Common pitfall: using for non-special purposes triggers back-duty payment excluding waste