Dorset Coarse Shorn Wool for Felts from Japan
Degreased Dorset breed shorn wool not finer than 46s, entered under HTS 5101.21.65.00 as wool for special uses in felt production. Not carded or combed, with clean yield calculated per regulations.
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
• Certify for felt manufacture to qualify for special uses rates; track transfers between bonded parties
• Common pitfall: exceeding vegetable matter allowance without adjustment