Australian Polwarth Greasy Wool (45s) from China
Greasy shorn wool from Polwarth sheep in Australia, 45s fineness for soft knitwear, unwashed with natural grease. Fits HTS 5101.11.5000 as shorn, greasy 'other wool' finer than 44s, not carded/combed. Popular for babywear and high-count yarns post-cleaning.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Bundle with commercial invoice detailing bloodstock/origin (e.g
• Polwarth); helps distinguish from unimproved
• Watch for shrinkage in cleaning ops; declare conservative clean yield to prevent underpayment claims
• No duty on waste/byproducts if used for permitted articles, but track via records