Unimproved Felt Wool Carded Yarn from Japan
Carded yarn from unimproved wool (not finer than 46s per US note d), with 87% wool content for manufacturing felts and press cloths. HTS 5106.10.00 applies as carded yarn over 85% wool, not retail. Requires bonding for special use certification.
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
• File bond per US note (d) certifying use in felt/boot production to secure lower duties
• Document blood grade (≤46s) and end-use to prevent regular duty conversion on misuse
• Avoid retail skein packaging, as it reclassifies under retail provisions