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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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