Merino Shorn Wool (44s Fineness) from Japan
Degreased shorn wool from Merino sheep with a fineness between 40s and 44s, not carded or combed, and processed only to the degreased condition. This unimproved wool meets the Chapter 51 definition of wool grown by sheep and falls under 5101.21.3000 due to its specific micron diameter range corresponding to 40s-44s quality.
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
• Verify clean yield certification as per US note (b); customs requires documentation of absolute clean content adjusted for moisture and impurities
• File bond if intending use as 'wool for special uses' (e.g
• felts, boots) per US note (d) to potentially qualify for lower duties
• Avoid misdeclaration of fineness; testing for 40s-44s spin count is critical to prevent reclassification and penalties