Polwarth Degreased Merino Wool from Japan
Soft Polwarth breed shorn wool, degreased and finer than 44s, unprocessed further. This superfine wool adheres to clean yield standards without carbonization. HTS 5101.21.3500 applies to its processing state and quality grade.
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
• Maintain chain of custody documents from farm to port proving shorn, degreased status only
• Watch for moisture content exceeding 12% which affects clean yield calculations
• Batch testing recommended for large shipments to confirm uniform fineness across lots