43s Corriedale Fleece-Washed Wool from Japan
Fleece-washed Corriedale wool graded 43s (about 24 microns), greasy including impurities, neither carded nor combed. Fits HTS 5101.19.4000 for wool finer than 40s but not finer than 44s, suitable for knitting heavy socks or floor coverings. Sold in clean kg basis for tariff purposes.
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
• Obtain third-party testing for spin count (43s) and clean yield to avoid audits; declare as 'other wool not finer than 46s' precisely
• Pitfall: entering without bond for special uses triggers higher duties per US note (d)(iv)