Carbonized Corriedale Wool 45s from Japan
Carbonized Corriedale wool at 45s fineness (finer than 44s but not finer than 46s), treated solely via carbonization for vegetable matter removal without carding or combing. Classified under HTS 5101.30.30.00 due to its specific micron diameter equivalent and clean yield content per US notes. Used in apparel blends and knitting wools.
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 moisture at 12% as per clean yield definition to support duty calculation
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete carbonization records, which could lead to classification as non-carbonized wool
• Declare exact breed and fineness on entry; mismatches trigger audits under wool chapter notes