Romeldale Wool Grease (44s Fineness) from China
Shorn Romeldale breed wool in greasy condition, precisely 44s grade (not finer than 44s). Unimproved and unprocessed, it aligns with chapter definitions for natural sheep wool. Fits HTS 5101.11.40.00 for shorn greasy wool in this fineness bracket.
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
• Provide shear date and storage conditions to prove greasy state unchanged
• Audit risk high for fineness; retain third-party grading certificates
• For felt/polishing uses, enter under special provisions with bond to optimize duties