43s Corriedale Fleece-Washed Wool from Germany
Fleece-washed Corriedale wool graded 43s (about 24 microns), greasy including impurities, neither carded nor combed. Fits HTS 5101.19.4000 for wool finer than 40s but not finer than 44s, suitable for knitting heavy socks or floor coverings. Sold in clean kg basis for tariff purposes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain third-party testing for spin count (43s) and clean yield to avoid audits; declare as 'other wool not finer than 46s' precisely
• Pitfall: entering without bond for special uses triggers higher duties per US note (d)(iv)