Carbonized Merino Wool Fibers from Japan
Carbonized merino wool fibers are wool that has undergone carbonization to remove vegetable matter like burrs and seeds, left in the condition as entered without further processing. This falls under HTS 5101.30.40.00 as 'other' carbonized wool not carded or combed, measured by clean yield per chapter notes. Used primarily in woolen spinning for carpets and blankets.
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
• Provide lab analysis certifying clean yield as per US note (b) for carbonized fibers in entered condition; declare exact carbonization process to avoid reclassification
• Common pitfall: failing to bond for special uses if applicable, leading to duty adjustments