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Romney Marsh Greasy Wool

Long-staple greasy wool from Romney Marsh breed, coarse unimproved not exceeding 40s fineness. Classified in 5101.19.2000 as other greasy wool for felting and coarse knitting. High lanolin for natural processing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5101.19.40.00Same rate: 37.5%

If certified for special industrial uses

Bonded special uses subheading for felts/boot wool, distinct duty treatment.

5105.21.00.00Higher: 40.5% vs 37.5%

If combed after scouring

Further processing (combing) into worsted shifts from greasy raw to semi-manufactured.

5509.91.00.00Higher: 49.5% vs 37.5%

If converted to synthetic-blend yarn

Blends over 85% wool but with synthetics may classify under man-made staple Chapter 55.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Use commercial cleaning loss allowances correctly in yield calc to minimize overpayment

• Document origin and breed to support unimproved claim against finer wool duties

• Avoid bulk packaging that implies processed state

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