Carbonized Merino Unimproved Wool from Japan
This is unimproved Merino wool that has undergone carbonization to remove vegetable matter, leaving it in a clean condition not processed beyond carbonization. Classified under HTS 5101.30.10.00 as carbonized unimproved wool not finer than 40s, meeting the clean yield standards for wool free of foreign materials. It is ideal for manufacturing coarse felt or heavy textiles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide certification of clean yield and carbonization process to verify compliance with US note definitions
• File bonds if intending use as 'wool for special uses' to avoid higher duties on diversion
• Ensure documentation proves wool is not finer than 40s to prevent reclassification