Blackface Wool for Special Uses from Japan
Scottish Blackface unimproved wool, degreased, ≤46s for mirror polishing felts. Under 5101.29.65.00 as other wool not carded/combed, with US note (d) certification required.
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
• Maintain records for bond relief on waste/byproducts per US note (d)(iv)
• Lab test for 12% moisture standard
• Pitfall: unauthorized end-use triggers full duties