44s Australian Merino Greasy Fleece from China
Premium greasy fleeces from Australian Merino, 44s grade (23.5 microns), not carded/combed. Classed in HTS 5101.19.4000 for 40s-44s greasy wool, suited for mirror polishing felts. Clean yield accounts for 1.5% alcohol-solubles.
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
• Use USDA-equivalent certs for foreign matter; bond for special uses like floor coverings
• Pitfall: selling for non-enumerated uses incurs regular duties (US note (d)(iv))