Merino Fleece Wool (56s) from Japan
Greasy merino wool fleece graded at 56s fineness, not carded or combed, sourced from Australian sheep. This falls under HTS 5101.19.60.30 as it's coarser than 58s (not finer than 58s), in greasy condition including fleece-washed state with natural lanolin.
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
• Provide clean yield certification based on official US note (b) definition, accounting for moisture, alcohol-soluble material, and ash content
• File bond if intending special uses like felt or knit boots per US note (d); ensure documentation traces usage to avoid regular duties
• Verify fineness grading (not finer than 58s) via spindle or blood system certificates to prevent misclassification to finer categories