Carbonized Cheviot Unimproved Wool Bale from Japan
Cheviot wool bales, unimproved and not exceeding 40s fineness, carbonized to remove foreign matter per chapter notes. HTS 5101.30.10.00 covers this exact condition: carbonized, no further processing. For floor coverings and lumbermen's socks.
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
• Bale labeling must specify carbonized status and yield estimates
• Transfer bonds allow movement between certified processors
• Audit for 0.5% ash max to validate clean yield