South African Merino Unimproved Fleece Wool (40s) from Mexico
Unimproved greasy fleece wool shorn from Merino sheep in South Africa, 40s grade, not processed beyond washing, retaining full vegetable matter and lanolin. HTS 5101.11.2000 applies to this shorn wool not finer than 40s, with duties on clean yield basis.
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
• Provide detailed clean yield analysis (12% moisture, low ash) as per US note (b) to ensure accurate duty assessment
• Avoid common pitfall of entering without fineness proof, risking upgrade to 5101.11.80.00 and higher rates
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with wool bonds for special end-uses like papermakers' felts