Argentinian Patagonia Coarse Wool (36s Greasy Shorn)

Coarse greasy shorn wool from Patagonia region sheep in Argentina, 36s fineness, unimproved and greasy with natural contaminants. It qualifies for HTS 5101.11.2000 as other wool not finer than 40s in greasy shorn form.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5101.21Lower: 15.3% vs 35%

If for special uses after scouring

Scoured wool intended for felts or boots enters under cleaned special use provisions.

5109.10Lower: 16% vs 35%

If yarn-spun from this wool prior to import

Yarn production advances classification to heading 5109 for carded wool yarns.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document origin and breed to confirm unimproved status; blending with finer wools can trigger reclassification

Prepare for CBP inspection of bale condition to verify greasy/not combed state

Monitor vegetable matter content for accurate clean yield deduction per US note (b)