Border Leicester Raw Fleece from Japan
Raw, greasy fleeces from Border Leicester longwool sheep, unclipped beyond farm collection. HTS 5101.19.60 applies to this other greasy wool, valued for crossbreeding stock and coarse yarn production.
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
• Label bales clearly with breed and greasy weight for customs exam
• Bond for special uses like floor coverings to mitigate duties
• Pitfall: mistaking for fine animal hair (chapter note b)