40.5s Merino X Crossbred Wool from China
Crossbred greasy wool (Merino x other breeds) precisely at 40.5s fineness, fleece-washed but greasy, uncombed. HTS 5101.19.4000 covers this 'other wool' grade finer than 40s up to 44s, ideal for lumbermen's socks. Vegetable matter deduction applied per tariff notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify spin count via IWTO standards for 40s+ claims; declare exact blood/origin if questioned
• Common issue: improper moisture adjustment (12% max) triggers reappraisals