Merino Shorn Wool Grease (42s Grade) from China
Greasy shorn wool from Merino sheep with a fiber fineness of 42s, falling between 40s and 44s as measured by the blood system. This unimproved wool is neither carded nor combed, imported in its natural greasy state including fleece-washed condition. It is classified under HTS 5101.11.40.00 due to its specific micron range and unprocessed form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Calculate duties using 'clean yield' per US note (b), providing lab test results for wool content, moisture, and impurities
• File bond if entering as 'wool for special uses' under US note (d) for felt, carpets, or heavy socks to defer higher duties
• Verify fiber fineness via standard blood/spinning count tests to confirm 40s-44s range and avoid reclassification