Sheep Wool Grease Textile Lubricant from China
Lanolin (wool grease) from sheep mixed with mineral oils for yarn spinning lubrication. Reduces friction during textile manufacturing processes. Classified under 3824.99.4190 as animal fatty substance mixture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Wool origin certificates validate animal fat content for classification
• Textile mill end-use letters prevent food-grade lanolin confusion
• Refined lanolin >90% purity risks Chapter 15 reclassification