Papermaker's Felt Wool Degreased from Japan
Degreased unimproved wool ≤46s for special uses in papermakers' felts, not carded/combed/carbonized. Meets Chapter 51 wool definition (sheep fiber) and US note (d) for bonded entry. Used in press cloths for paper production.
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
• Processor bond mandatory; relieves liability on transfers to other bonded parties for permitted uses
• Accurate clean yield declaration critical—alcohol extraction and ash tests per US note (b)