Carbonized Corriedale Coarse Wool from Japan
Corriedale wool, a coarser breed type not finer than 40s, carbonized to eliminate burrs and vegetable impurities while retaining its unimproved state. Fits HTS 5101.30.10.00 for carbonized wool not processed further, with clean yield calculated per tariff notes. Used primarily in heavy felts and industrial textiles.
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
• Test for ash content under 0.5% and document moisture at 12% as per clean yield definition
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete carbonization documentation leading to grease wool classification
• Declare exact blood grade to confirm not finer than 40s