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Wool-Acrylic Blended Carded Yarn from Japan

This carded yarn contains 70% wool and 30% acrylic, blended for enhanced durability and reduced cost in weaving applications. It falls under HTS 5106.20.00.00 as it is yarn of carded wool not put up for retail sale and has less than 85% wool by weight. Primarily used in manufacturing carpets and upholstery fabrics.

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

• Verify clean yield documentation to confirm wool content below 85% as per US notes for accurate duty assessment

• Provide mill test certificates showing fiber composition to avoid reclassification during customs examination

• Ensure yarn is not packaged for retail to prevent shifting to Chapter 52 uncombed yarn headings