Coarse Suffolk Greasy Wool for Mirror Polishing Felt from Mexico
Unimproved Suffolk greasy wool not finer than 46s, certified for pressed felt in polishing plate and mirror glass. Classified HTS 5101.19.1000 as special uses greasy wool, requiring bond and clean yield per US notes. Coarse fibers ideal for polishing felts.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify polishing felt end-use in certification; bond protects against diversion
• Account for 0.5% clean content loss in yield calc
• Common issue: improper storage increasing vegetable matter beyond 15% allowance