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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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