Coarse Shorn Crossbred Wool for Floor Coverings from Japan
Degreased shorn wool from crossbred sheep, unimproved and coarser than 46s, intended solely for heavy floor coverings production. Classified under HTS 5101.21.1000 as 'wool for special uses' due to its certification for enumerated industrial felting applications and adherence to clean yield definitions. It remains uncarded and uncombed post-degreasing.
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
• Certify wool via dealer/manufacturer bond for floor covering use only; track all transfers to avoid duty penalties on diversion
• Document vegetable matter content for accurate clean yield calculation (absolute clean content minus allowances)
• Avoid carbonization processing pre-entry, as it alters clean yield definition and potential classification