Corriedale Crossbred Wool (54s) from Japan
Greasy Corriedale crossbred wool at 54s fineness from New Zealand, in fleece-washed form, not processed beyond washing. Classified under 5101.19.60.30 for other greasy wool not finer than 58s, excluding finer merino types.
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
• Conduct laboratory testing for clean yield per US notes, deducting allowances for commercial cleaning losses up to 15%
• Label shipments clearly as 'not finer than 58s' with grading certificates to avoid disputes at entry
• Monitor for coarse animal hair contamination; only pure wool from sheep qualifies per chapter note (a)