Yak Hair Garnetting Byproduct Waste from Japan
Non-garnetted byproducts from yak fine hair processing, such as sweepings and short fiber waste. Classifies in 5103.20.00.00 as other waste of fine animal hair (yak included per note b), excluding true garnetted stock. Duties based on clean yield post-impurity removal.
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
• Explicitly state 'not garnetted' in invoice to match heading exclusion
• Use accredited lab for clean yield (absolute clean content minus allowances)
• Comply with bonding if used in special applications per US note (d) analogs