44s Australian Merino Greasy Fleece from Japan
Premium greasy fleeces from Australian Merino, 44s grade (23.5 microns), not carded/combed. Classed in HTS 5101.19.4000 for 40s-44s greasy wool, suited for mirror polishing felts. Clean yield accounts for 1.5% alcohol-solubles.
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
• Use USDA-equivalent certs for foreign matter; bond for special uses like floor coverings
• Pitfall: selling for non-enumerated uses incurs regular duties (US note (d)(iv))