Merino Crossbred Greasy Wool from Japan
Greasy wool from Merino-crossbred sheep, unimproved and not finer than 40s, containing natural lanolin and vegetable matter. Classified under HTS 5101.19.2000 as greasy wool coarser than 40s, suitable for industrial processing into yarns for carpets. Duties are assessed on clean yield basis per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Calculate duties based on 'clean yield' as defined in US notes, requiring lab testing for absolute clean content minus allowances
• File bond if intending special uses like felts to avoid higher regular duties; track usage to prevent bond liability
• Avoid misdeclaration of fineness; finer than 40s shifts to 5101.19.60.00 with different rates