Fine Merino Wool Craft Felt from Japan
Soft, dense craft felt produced from fine merino wool fibers via stitch-bonding process using fibers from the web itself, ideal for DIY projects and apparel interlining. Classified under HTS 5602.21.00.00 as other wool felt, uncompressed and untreated, aligning with chapter note on felt including stitch-bonded types.
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
• Include fiber origin certificates for fine animal hair like merino to avoid disputes over 'wool or fine animal hair' definition
• Ensure no rubber bonding; chapter notes exclude such from 5602/5603 if plastics/rubber dominant