New Zealand Merino Unimproved Greasy Wool (36s) from Germany
This is unimproved greasy wool shorn from Merino sheep in New Zealand, graded at 36s fineness, not carded or combed, and containing natural lanolin and vegetable matter. It falls under HTS 5101.11.2000 as shorn wool that is unimproved or coarser than 40s, measured by clean yield standards for tariff purposes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Calculate duties based on 'clean yield' per US notes, providing lab certification of wool fineness and clean content to avoid reclassification
• File a bond if intending use in special applications like felts or boots, as required for wool not finer than 46s under US note (d)
• Ensure documentation proves greasy state (fleece-washed or shorn) and unimproved status to prevent shifts to finer wool headings