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