South African Fine Merino Greasy Wool from Japan
Greasy fine Merino wool from South Africa, exceeding 58s fineness, shipped in bales without carding or combing, including natural grease and impurities. Classified in 5101.19.6060 as other greasy wool for premium yarn production. Chapter notes define wool and clean yield precisely for duty computation.
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
• Ensure supplier provides greasy weight and estimated clean yield; verify with US Customs lab if disputed
• Comply with USDA APHIS import requirements for animal fibers
• Pitfall: incorrect fineness declaration leads to 5101.19.80 reclassification