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%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 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