South African Merino Fleece Wool Greasy (46s) from China
Premium greasy fleece wool from Merino sheep in South Africa, 46s fineness for worsted suiting yarns, in natural shorn condition with VM (vegetable matter). HTS 5101.11.5000 applies to this 'other wool' shorn, unprocessed, finer than 44s up to 46s per hierarchy. Essential raw material for luxury suiting after scouring and spinning.
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
• Declare ash, moisture, and alcohol-soluble content per clean yield formula; importers often underestimate vegetable allowance, leading to higher duties
• Use IWTO standards for fineness testing (e.g
• Airflow or OFDA); customs may sample for verification
• Segregate from 'wool for special uses' to avoid bonding requirements; document end-use as apparel if applicable