Merino Degreased Wool Top Finer than 58s from Japan
Degreased Merino wool fibers finer than 58s, not carded or combed, processed only beyond degreasing for cleaning but not further. This falls under HTS 5101.29.40.60 as wool not processed beyond the degreased condition, specifically the finer than 58s category per chapter notes defining clean yield standards.
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
• Provide laboratory test reports certifying fineness finer than 58s and clean yield per US note (b) to avoid reclassification
• File bonds if intending use as 'wool for special uses' per US note (d) for felt or knit boot manufacture