Romney Wool Combed Sliver from Japan
Romney breed wool combed into sliver form, coarser than Merino, used for knitting yarns and carpets. Classified under 5105.29.00.00 as other combed wool, processed to remove vegetable matter per clean yield standards. Ideal for semi-worsted systems in textile manufacturing.
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
• Provide laboratory clean yield analysis to Customs; ensure no mixing with fine animal hair; watch for reclassification if fiber length suggests wool tops