New Zealand Romney Cross Greasy Wool (44.5s) from China

Shorn greasy wool from Romney crossbred sheep in New Zealand, fineness of 44.5s suitable for knitting yarns, containing natural lanolin and dirt. Classified under HTS 5101.11.5000 for shorn wool finer than 44s, not carded or combed, as 'other' improved wool not for special uses. Used primarily for mid-range sweaters and blankets after cleaning.

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

Submit laboratory clean yield analysis report at entry; discrepancies between declared and tested yield can trigger audits or duties on full greasy weight

Label bales with micron/diameter measurements to confirm 'finer than 44s'; avoid contamination with coarser wools that might shift to 5101.11.20

For special uses (e.g

felts), file bond per US note (d); otherwise, standard entry without restrictions