Kashmir Cashmere Raw Fleece from Japan
Raw fleece from Kashmir goats containing fine animal hair, unprocessed without carding or combing, falling under 5102.11.90.00 as 'other' non-specific fine hair. Includes natural impurities removable during commercial cleaning, with duties based on clean yield calculation. Used primarily for high-end yarn production.
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 chain of custody from farm to port proving raw state; use US note (b) formula for clean yield
• Common pitfall: importing pre-combed as raw leads to duties adjustment