Nutria Fur Hatters' Felt Blank from Japan
Felted blank from nutria (coypu) fine animal hair, processed into hatters' cones or hoods for shaping. Falls under 5102.19.80.00 as prepared fur from fine hair sources, not carded/combed. Popular for affordable fur felt hats in South American styles.
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
• Test for vegetable matter content to calculate allowable cleaning loss accurately
• Use invoices specifying 'hatters' preparation' to support classification
• Check for alcohol-extractable material limits in clean yield certification