Degreased Merino Wool Top (56s) from Japan
This is degreased Merino wool top graded at 56s fineness, not carded or combed, and processed only beyond degreasing in minimal cleaning. It falls under HTS 5101.29.40.30 as wool not finer than 58s, in its degreased condition without further processing like carding. Used primarily for spinning into yarns for apparel.
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
• Provide laboratory certification of clean yield and fineness (not finer than 58s) to avoid reclassification
• Ensure documentation proves degreased but not carbonized or carded status; common pitfall is insufficient proof of processing level
• File bonds if intending special uses to leverage lower duties, with strict end-use compliance