Merino Wool Carded Yarn 90/10 from Japan
This is a high-quality carded yarn composed of 90% Merino wool and 10% nylon, primarily used in knitting machines for sweater production. It falls under HTS 5106.10.00 because it contains over 85% wool by weight and is carded wool yarn not packaged for retail sale. The yarn's structure suits industrial 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
• Verify wool content via lab testing to confirm ≥85% wool for clean yield calculation per US notes
• Provide mill certificates documenting carding process and non-retail packaging to avoid misclassification
• Watch for common pitfalls like over-declaring clean yield, which triggers audits and penalties