5101.29.10.00/Unimproved Merino Wool for Felting/Japan

Unimproved Merino Wool for Felting from Japan

This is unimproved wool not finer than 46s, degreased but not carded, combed, or carbonized, specifically certified for special uses like felt manufacturing. It meets the Chapter 51 definition of wool for special uses, entered by dealers or manufacturers under bond for producing felt products. The clean yield is calculated per US notes, ensuring it's free of excess vegetable matter.

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%

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Import Tips

• File a customs bond as required for wool for special uses to ensure it's only used in permitted articles like felt or knit boots

• Provide certification that the wool is not finer than 46s and intended for special uses; calculate duties on clean yield per US note (b)

• Avoid common pitfalls by tracking wool through production—misuse triggers regular duties on the original entry value