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Carded Angora Rabbit Hair Yarn for Knitwear from Japan

This is carded yarn made exclusively from Angora rabbit hair, not put up for retail sale, intended for manufacturing high-end knitwear like sweaters and scarves. It falls under HTS 5108.10.30.00 as carded yarn of Angora rabbit hair, a type of fine animal hair per chapter notes, with a clean yield basis for duty calculation. The yarn is processed to remove impurities, achieving the specified clean content free of vegetable matter.

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

Obtain laboratory certification of clean yield per US note (b) to accurately declare weight and avoid duty disputes

File a bond if intending special uses like felts to qualify for potential duty relief, ensuring no diversion to other products

Verify 100% Angora rabbit hair composition via invoice and mill tests to prevent reclassification as blended yarn