Suffolk Breed Coarse Wool Carbonized from Japan
Carbonized coarse wool from meat-focused Suffolk sheep, unimproved and ≤46s, in bales for heavy sock felting. HTS 5101.30.65.00 covers this per hierarchy: wool, carbonized, other coarse unimproved.
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
• Bond transfers allowed to downstream processors; document chain of custody
• Account for 1.5% alcohol-soluble material in clean content calculations
• Customs may sample for vegetable matter; prepare for 60% deduction allowance