Unimproved Wool Grease-Free for Heavy Socks from Japan
Degreased unimproved shorn wool ≤46s, certified for knit boots or heavy fulled lumbermen's socks manufacture. Falls under HTS 5101.21.1000 'wool for special uses' with bond requirements to prevent non-enumerated uses. Clean yield accounts for commercial cleaning losses per US notes.
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
• Use continuous bond coverage for all special uses wool entries to facilitate multiple shipments
• Label shipments clearly as 'wool for special uses' with processor certification to speed clearance
• Monitor for vegetable matter exceeding allowances, which impacts clean kg duty basis