Suffolk Sheep Greasy Wool from Japan
Unwashed, greasy wool from Suffolk breed sheep, with high vegetable matter from pasture grazing. Classified 5101.19.60 for other greasy, non-processed wool, destined for carpet manufacturing after scouring and carding.
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
• Conduct pre-shipment clean yield tests to anticipate duties accurately
• Use transfer bonds if reselling to bonded special-use processors
• Ensure no bristles/horsehair contamination per chapter exclusions