42s Rambouillet Greasy Wool Bale

Bales of greasy Rambouillet wool at 42s fineness (25 microns average), raw and uncombed for industrial processing. HTS 5101.19.4000 applies to this medium-fine greasy wool (40s-44s range), often used in press cloths or papermakers' felts. Moisture and vegetable matter factored into clean yield calculation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

5101.19.10Same rate: 35%

If strictly unimproved

Purely unimproved wools have a dedicated subheading before 'other' 40s-44s.

5509.21.00Higher: 44.7% vs 35%

If converted to synthetic blend yarn

Blends with synthetics over certain thresholds classify under Chapter 55 man-made staple fibers.

5111.19.60Higher: 60% vs 35%

If woven into fabric

State of completion as finished woven fabric moves to heading 5111, not raw fiber.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document commercial cleaning loss allowance (up to 15% per US note (b)); use certified brokers for fineness verification

β€’ Avoid pitfall: undervaluing absolute clean content leads to penalties

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40.5s Merino X Crossbred Wool

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