New Zealand Carbonized Halfbred Wool 44s from Japan
Halfbred wool from New Zealand, carbonized to 44s fineness, not further processed, suitable for carpet yarns or knitting. Fits HTS 5101.30.1500 as other wool in the 40s-44s range, with clean yield per U.S. notes (12% moisture, low ash). Remains in raw fiber state.
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
• Document carbonization process to confirm no additional cleaning; calculate duties strictly on clean kg avoiding over-declaration; segregate from finer wools to prevent blending disputes