Yak Coarse Hair Yarn from Japan
Spun yarn from coarse outer yak hair, used in durable carpets and felts. Falls under HTS 5110.00.00.00 as coarse animal hair yarn; note that fine undercoat yak hair would be elsewhere.
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
• Separate coarse guard hair from fine underwool in declarations to match coarse classification
• Retail put-up requires consumer labeling; bulk for industrial use simplifies
• Monitor ash and alcohol-soluble content for clean yield compliance