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%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
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