Heavy Knit Boot Wool Unimproved from Japan
Unimproved degreased wool not over 46s for special uses in knit boots, uncarded/uncombed. Bonded entry for felt/boot production per US notes. Represents coarse sheep wool clean of grease.
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 end use narrowly to permitted articles; diversions pay standard wool duties
• Commercial cleaning loss allowance capped at 15% of clean content
• Maintain production records for bond discharge on byproducts/waste