Degreased Shorn Suffolk Wool (57s) from Japan
Degreased shorn Suffolk sheep wool at 57s grade, not further processed, suitable for knitting yarns. As per HTS 5101.21.4030, it is shorn wool beyond greasy but not carbonized or carded, not finer than 58s.
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
• Conduct yield tests pre-import to predict duties accurately
• Document as 'not processed beyond degreased' with processor affidavits
• Monitor for foreign material to stay within clean yield tolerances