Carbonized Fine Crossbred Wool 45s from Japan
Carbonized fine crossbred wool at 45s, neither carded nor combed, precisely matching HTS 5101.30.30.00 criteria for other wool in the 44s-46s fineness spectrum. Carbonization ensures vegetable-free clean yield as defined. Applied in press cloths and paper felts.
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
• Document carbonization process to distinguish from scoured wool, preventing duty disputes
• For transfers between bonded parties, maintain chain-of-custody records per US note (d)(iii)