Merino Shorn Greasy Wool from China
Uncarded and uncombed shorn wool from Merino sheep in its greasy state, including natural lanolin and some vegetable matter. Classified under HTS 5101.11.60 as shorn wool that is neither carded nor combed, falling into the 'other' subcategory for greasy wool not specifically finer than 46s. It is typically used for high-quality yarn production 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
• Provide accurate clean yield calculations per US note definitions to avoid duty disputes; include lab test results for moisture, ash, and vegetable matter content
• File bonds if intending use in special applications to defer higher duties