42s Rambouillet Greasy Wool Bale from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Document commercial cleaning loss allowance (up to 15% per US note (b)); use certified brokers for fineness verification
• Avoid pitfall: undervaluing absolute clean content leads to penalties