Coarse Carpet Wool Carded Yarn from Japan
A bulky carded yarn made from 88% coarse wool (defined per chapter notes as hair from animals like yak), intended for weaving heavy rugs. Classified under HTS 5106.10.00 due to exceeding 85% wool content and carded processing for industrial use. Not suitable for fine apparel.
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
• Declare clean yield accurately using US note (b) formula to avoid duty adjustments on vegetable matter
• Include processing certificates proving carded state, as combed yarns classify differently
• Bond requirements may apply if declared as 'wool for special uses' under US note (d)