Sheep Wool Waste Hair from Mexico
Coarse hair waste from sheep fleeces, distinct from wool noils. Under HTS 0511.99.40 as other animal hair not textile-processed, for felting or padding.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
11.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Differentiate from wool waste via fiber test; textile shifts to Chapter 51
• Bulk import requires phytosanitary cert for cleanliness
• Avoid retail packaging to prevent 'for retail sale' reclassification