Degreased Shorn Dorset Wool (58s) from Japan
Degreased shorn wool from Dorset sheep, not carbonized or carded/combed, with 58s fineness suitable for yarn spinning. Classified under HTS 5101.21.4030 as shorn wool not processed beyond degreasing and not finer than 58s, per official definitions.
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 accredited testing for fineness (blood grade) to confirm ≤58s and avoid higher-duty finer categories
• Prepare for Customs verification of 'clean yield' calculation, including moisture and ash content limits
• Label bales clearly with processing history to facilitate quick CBP inspection