Columbia Sheep Wool Grease (42s Unimproved) from Mexico
Greasy shorn wool from Columbia sheep at 42s, within 40s-44s, neither carded nor combed. This represents standard unimproved wool for spinning, imported in raw fleece form. HTS 5101.11.40.00 matches its shorn, greasy, fineness specs.
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
• Declare moisture at 12% standard for clean yield; deviations require adjustment
• Segregate from finer wools in storage to prevent mixing and reclassification
• Track usage post-import; misuse of special entry wool triggers full duties per US note (d)(iv)