Unrefined Sheep Wool Scouring Grease from Mexico
Unrefined sheep wool scouring grease is the sticky, crude fatty emulsion recovered from washing raw sheep wool, loaded with natural waxes. It matches HTS 1505.00.10.00 as the primary crude form of wool grease before separation into lanolin. Commonly imported for further extraction in leather and textile industries.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Submit evidence of direct wool scouring origin; refined or solvent-extracted versions require different HTS
• Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring no pre-shipment deodorization, which could shift to 1505.00.90.00
• Use ISF filings early and include moisture content specs to match statistical kg cmsc exclusions