Coarse Corriedale Fleece-Washed Wool for Floor Coverings from China
Greasy Corriedale wool, not finer than 46s, fleece-washed but not further cleaned, certified for special uses in floor coverings like heavy wool carpets. Classified under HTS 5101.19.1000 due to its unimproved nature and designation for bonded special applications per chapter US notes. It meets the clean yield standards for greasy wool entry.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Ensure processor certification for floor covering use and post entry bond; transfers to other bonded parties allowed under US note (d)(iii)
• Calculate and declare clean yield accurately to avoid penalties
• Common pitfall: using for non-special purposes triggers back-duty payment excluding waste