40.5s Merino X Crossbred Wool from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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