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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)