Merino Wool Fingering Weight Yarn from Japan
This premium fingering weight yarn is made from 100% Merino wool fibers with an average diameter of 17.5 microns, put up in 50g skeins for retail sale. It contains over 85% wool by weight, ideal for knitting delicate socks, shawls, and baby garments. Classified under HTS 5109.10.80.00 due to its fine wool fiber size and retail packaging.
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 fiber diameter certification from supplier to confirm ≤18.5 microns for this subheading
• Ensure retail packaging (e.g
• ≤500g skeins) and ≥85% wool content via lab testing to avoid reclassification
• Provide clean yield documentation if disputed, as per US notes, to prevent duty adjustments