Raw Yak Fine Hair from Japan
Undercoat fine hair from yaks, not carded or combed, in HTS 5102.19.90.00 as other fine animal hair. Valued for warmth in Himalayan textiles. Qualifies per chapter note (b) for yak hair.
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
• Separate fine undercoat from coarse guard hair before entry
• Certify ash content under 0.5% to meet clean yield standards
• Avoid bulk packaging that compresses fiber, affecting yield tests