Degreased Merino Shorn Wool from Japan
Shorn wool from Merino sheep, degreased but not carbonized, carded, or combed, meeting the clean yield standards for tariff purposes. This raw wool is in its minimally processed state beyond degreasing, suitable for further textile processing. It falls under HTS 5101.21.40 as 'other' shorn wool not processed beyond degreased condition.
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
• Obtain accurate clean yield certification from suppliers, as duties are based on clean kg excluding vegetable matter and impurities per US note (b)
• Provide laboratory test results for moisture (12%), alcohol-soluble material (1.5%), and ash content (≤0.5%) to verify classification
• Avoid misdeclaration as carbonized wool (5101.22), which uses different clean yield definition and may trigger audits