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Romney Shorn Greasy Wool from Germany

Long-staple greasy wool shorn from Romney breed sheep, unprocessed beyond shearing. This falls under HTS 5101.11.60 as other shorn greasy wool, not carded/combed, ideal for handspinning or industrial felts after cleaning to remove VM.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include photos or affidavits proving shorn from live animals; calculate clean yield allowing for 12% moisture and alcohol-soluble matter

• Beware of mixing with broken wool