5101.21.10.00/Unimproved Shorn Merino Wool for Felting/Japan

Unimproved Shorn Merino Wool for Felting from Japan

This is unimproved shorn wool from Merino sheep, degreased but not carbonized or further processed, with a staple length suitable for special industrial applications. It qualifies as 'wool for special uses' under HTS 5101.21.1000 because it is not finer than 46s and is certified exclusively for manufacturing felt products like floor coverings or press cloths. The clean yield is calculated per US note standards to ensure tariff accuracy.

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

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Import Tips

• File a customs bond as required for 'wool for special uses' to certify exclusive use in permitted articles like felts or knit boots; failure triggers regular duties

• Provide laboratory certification of clean yield and fiber fineness (not finer than 46s) to avoid reclassification

• Maintain records of end-use transfer to bonded manufacturers to relieve bond liability per US notes