Factory Carded Angora Yarn for Socks from Japan
Carded Angora rabbit hair yarn in large hanks for heavy fulled sock production, potentially qualifying as special use. Classified HTS 5108.10.30.30.00 for non-retail carded fine animal hair yarn, with duties on clean kg per US notes. Meets chapter definitions excluding coarse hairs or bristles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify for special uses like heavy socks to bond and defer duties, with strict end-use enforcement
• Avoid plying that might resemble retail put-up, keeping it industrial classification
• Test for 1.5% max alcohol-soluble material to validate clean content declaration