Unimproved Merino Greasy Wool for Felting from China
This is unimproved greasy wool from Merino sheep, not finer than 46s, specifically certified for use in manufacturing felt products like industrial felts. It falls under HTS 5101.19.1000 as 'wool for special uses' per US note (d), which requires bonding to ensure use only in designated applications such as felts. The wool is in its greasy state, including fleece-washed, and not carded or combed.
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
• File a customs bond as required under US note (d)(ii) to guarantee use only in permitted articles like felts; failure risks regular duties on the wool
• Provide certification from dealer/manufacturer specifying special use and clean yield documentation
• Beware of misclassification pitfalls if wool exceeds 46s fineness, shifting to other subheadings