Coarse Merino Carded Wool Yarn 36 Microns from Japan
This carded wool yarn contains 85% or more wool with an average fiber diameter of 36 microns, exceeding the 34.40 micron threshold specified in HTS 5106.10.00.10. It is produced from coarser wool fibers suitable for heavy-duty applications like carpets and rugs, not intended for retail sale.
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
• Verify clean yield certification as per US note (b) to ensure accurate duty assessment based on clean kg
• Obtain bond if intending use as 'wool for special uses' like floor coverings to qualify for potential duty relief
• Provide lab test results for average fiber diameter to avoid misclassification into finer wool categories